"Beyond Tradition: Proposing a New Framework for Speech Act Classifications"

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Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Arak, Arak, Iran

2 Assistant professor, English Language and Literature Department, Faculty of Literature and Languages, Arak University, Arak, Iran

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Speech act theory is crucial for understanding the intricate dynamics of human communication, as it helps explain how language is used to perform actions beyond the literal meanings of words. While traditional frameworks offer valuable classifications of speech acts, the evolving nature of communication requires reconsideration and expansion of these conventional approaches. The researchers of this study propose an innovative framework for speech act classifications, one that surpasses traditional boundaries and embraces the nuanced complexities of modern discourse.Based on seminal works by Austin (1962) and Searle (1969), and important research by Grice (1975), Levinson (1983), as well as emerging perspectives from Verschueren (1999) and Sbisà (2002), the researchers critically assess current classifications, identifying key challenges and opportunities in speech act analysis. This framework introduces new categories such as Metaplocutionary Acts, Interlocutionary Acts, and Negotiation Acts, offering a more comprehensive and context-sensitive approach to understanding speech acts. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and empirical validation, the researchers aim to refine and apply this framework across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts, paving the way for a dynamic and nuanced comprehension of human communication.

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Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 23 April 2025

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