Linguopragmatics and Its Role in Shaping Effective Communication
Keywords:
Linguopragmatics, Speech Acts, Pragmatic Competence, Sociolinguistics, Context, Communicative Strategies, Intercultural CommunicationAbstract
This study explores linguopragmatics as an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how language functions as a social tool shaped by context. Although previous research has emphasized grammar and vocabulary in communication, a gap remains in examining the role of socio-demographic factors and nonverbal cues in pragmatic language use. Employing both qualitative and quantitative methods—including discourse analysis, case studies, and observational techniques—this research investigates how variables such as age, gender, social status, and cultural norms influence communicative strategies. Findings reveal that effective communication depends not only on linguistic knowledge but also on the speaker’s ability to interpret contextual and nonverbal signals, with speakers adapting their language intuitively to different environments. These results underscore the importance of indirect speech, politeness strategies, and sociocultural awareness in achieving communicative success. The implications extend to language education, intercultural communication, and AI language systems, offering practical tools for enhancing adaptive and respectful interaction in diverse contexts.
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