3. The Communication Process. Functions of languages. Language in Use. Negotiation of meaning.

3. The Communication Process. Functions of languages. Language in Use. Negotiation of meaning.

1. 1. Introduction

2. 2. The Communication Process

   • 2.1. Types of Communication
   • 2.2 The nature of Communication: Characteristics
   • 2.3 Elements of the Communication process
   • 2.4 The stages of the Communication Process

3. 3. Language Functions

   • 3.1 Jakobson's classification
   • 3.2 Pragmatic classification: Halliday

4. 4. Language in Use

   • 4.1 Speech Act
   • 4.2 Different dimensions of language use

5. 5. Negotiation of meaning

   • 5.1 Planning speech as problem solving
   • 5.2 Implied meaning and the cooperative principle

6. 6. Conclusion

7. 7. Curricular Links

8. 8. Bibliography