Introduction to Communicative Strategies; Nomination and Restriction; Turn-Taking; Topic Control and Shifting; Repair and Termination

Communicative Strategies

Communicative Strategies

Learn to navigate diverse communication settings effectively.

Agenda

• Introduction to Communicative Strategies

• Nomination and Restriction

• Turn-Taking

• Topic Control and Shifting

• Repair and Termination

Mastering Communication Strategies

Communicative strategies are deliberate techniques speakers employ to achieve effective verbal interaction, especially when facing linguistic or conversational obstacles. Mastering these strategies is crucial for enhancing clarity and coherence in diverse communication settings. For instance, a public speaker might use 'topic shifting' to gracefully transition between complex ideas.

Effective communication strategies for clear interaction.

Understanding Communicative Strategies

Communicative strategies are systematic techniques speakers employ to effectively initiate, maintain, and terminate conversations. These strategies ensure clarity, overcome potential communication barriers, and ultimately achieve specific interactional goals. For instance, using phrases like "Excuse me, could I ask a quick question?" to approach a stranger exemplifies a direct communicative strategy.

Formal vs. informal communication strategies in conversation.

Seven Key Strategies

• Nomination (starting a topic), Restriction (limiting responses).

• Turn-taking (managing who speaks), Topic Control (maintaining focus).

• Topic Shifting (introducing a new subject).

• Repair (correcting errors), Termination (ending communication).

Nomination: Initiating Dialogue

Nomination is the communicative strategy used to introduce a new topic or initiate a conversation. It involves proposing a subject for discussion, effectively setting the agenda for the interaction. For instance, a student might begin a group project meeting by stating, 'Let's discuss our research approach for the climate change report.'

Students collaborate on research, nominating topics for discussion.

Nomination in Practice

Effective nomination initiates conversation by introducing a new topic or asking open-ended questions to set the agenda. For instance, a student might begin a class discussion by asking, "How did the economic policies of the New Deal specifically impact the Dust Bowl region?" This strategy ensures a focused and productive exchange of ideas.

Students actively discuss, initiating conversation with focused questions.

Restriction: Guiding the Flow

Restriction, as a communicative strategy, involves deliberately limiting the scope of a discussion by adhering to specific instructions regarding allowed topics or participants. For example, in a parliamentary debate, speakers are strictly restricted to discussing the proposed bill, preventing digressions into unrelated personal or political issues. This ensures focused dialogue and efficient achievement of the communicative goal.

Municipal authority restricts debate to focus on the bill.

Restriction in Context

Restriction is a communicative strategy essential for maintaining focus and order in various settings. For example, a debate moderator enforces strict time limits and topic adherence to ensure a structured and fair exchange of ideas. Similarly, a project team leader might restrict discussions to a defined agenda to achieve specific meeting objectives efficiently.

Classroom debate: Restriction as a communicative strategy.

Turn-Taking: Sharing the Floor

• Managing speaker transitions in conversational exchanges.

• Facilitates equitable participation; prevents conversational dominance.

• Non-verbal signals (e.g., eye contact, pauses) indicate turns.

• Enhances understanding and promotes respectful dialogue.

Communicative Strategies

Introduction to Communicative Strategies; Nomination and Restriction; Turn-Taking; Topic Control and Shifting; Repair and Termination

People who viewed this slide also liked...