Investigating the Role of Commissive and ExpressiveSpeech Acts for Effective Interaction: An Analysis of M1 Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions
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Date
2025-07-08
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Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou
Abstract
The present study aims to evaluate the role of commissive and expressive speech acts for
effective interaction. It seeks to fulfill two main objectives:The first investigates the
perceptions of M1 students and teachers regarding the communicative function of those
illocutionary acts.The second aim to assess the impact of commissive and expressive acts on
the learning environment. Grounded in J.L.Austin’s (1962) Speech Act Theory, and Searls’
(1969) Theory of Speech Act, this study adopts a mixed method approach that integrates both
quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 60
M1 students , and structured interviews with 5 M1 teachers, and analyzed using descriptive
statistical method and qualitative content analysis. The findings reveal that commissive and
expressive speech acts play a crucial role in promoting effective interaction and enhancing
classroom interaction . The study suggests that encouraging the use of these speech acts can
positively influence student performance and strengthen the communicative relationship
between teachers and learners.
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62p. : Ill. en coul. ; (+CD-Rom)
Keywords
Commissives acts, Expressives Acts, Speech act, Illocutionary acts, EFL learners
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Foreign Language Didactics