The Use of Speech Acts by English Language University Lecturers: An Analytical Case Study in the Kingdom of Bahrain
| Author | Haidari, Hadi AbdulRasool | |
|---|---|---|
| metadata.dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-20T15:46:23Z | |
| Publication date | 2024 | |
| Degree level | Master | |
| Abstract | Abstract: This thesis investigates the correlation between speech acts as a linguistic variable and age as a social variable in the field of pedagogy. It aimed to identify the types and determine the frequency of speech acts performed by EFL university lecturers of different age groups in relation to students' attitudes. A sample of three younger and three older lecturers were selected in addition to a sample that consisted of their students. The qualitative methods of recordings and observations revealed that the lecturers performed the speech acts of stating, explaining, asking, commanding, requesting, refuting, confirming, warning, promising, thanking, apologizing and encouraging. These types were then categorized according to Searle to conclude that the age of the lecturer did not affect the types of illocutionary acts they performed as both younger and older lecturers performed directives, representatives, expressives and commissives. Regarding the frequency, younger lecturers performed directives and expressives at a higher rate than older lecturers, whereas the older lecturers performed representatives more frequently than younger lecturers. However, both performed commissives at the same rate. This led to the conclusion that the age of the lecturers does affect the frequency with which they perform illocutionary acts. Finally, insight into students' attitudes was gained by distributing a questionnaire to the students of the six observed lecturers. It was found that most students did not have any age preference when responding to questions and accepting commands and requests from their lecturers. However, among those who did have a preference, more students preferred the speech acts to be performed by younger lecturers. Therefore, it was concluded that more students had a positive attitude towards being asked questions and given commands and requests by younger lecturers than by older lecturers, as they perceived younger lecturers to be more approachable, relatable and polite. Keywords: Speech Acts, Frequency, Age, Students' Attitudes | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/id/2c22bc36-37be-40a9-8197-6a1a78ad3ea2 | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | Drupal node 2755 | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/dar/use-speech-acts-english-language-university-lecturers-analytical-case-study-kingdom-bahrain | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.uri | http://165.227.56.122/handle/123456789/6417 | |
| Language | en | |
| Link | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/_flysystem/fedora/2025-02/2025-the-use-of-speech-acts-by-english-language-university-lecturers-an-analytical-case-study-in-the.pdf | |
| Title | The Use of Speech Acts by English Language University Lecturers: An Analytical Case Study in the Kingdom of Bahrain | |
| Type | Master's Thesis |
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