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Speech Act Theory and Teaching Speaking2

The concept of speech acts is fundamental in understanding how language functions in communication. According to Searle and Austin, a speech act involves any utterance that serves a performative purpose.

Speech Act Theory and Teaching Speaking2

Speech Act Theory and Teaching Speaking

Speech Act

Subtopic
Searle (1975)

Any statement or utterance that has a performative purpose, and that performance is carried out.

Austin (1962)

Any statement or utterance that has a performative purpose.

Not all speech act are the same.

Perlocutionary

The effect of what it said.

Could result in someone closing the window.

Ilocutionary

What the statement reeally means.

Other meaning.

Someone should leave the window open all day.

Indirect refusal to close the window so the temperature can cool down.

Indirect request for someone to open the window

Locutionary

Litterary meanig of what we say.

"It´s hot in here".