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ERIC Number: EJ373637
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The Meaning and Use of the Term "Competence" in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.
Taylor, David S.
Applied Linguistics, v9 n2 p148-68 Jun 1988
Explores the different ways in which the term "competence" has been used in linguistics, considers the difficulties that arise when the term is used outside the domain for which it was originally intended. Making a clear distinction between "competence" and "proficiency" helps to resolve these difficulties. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Language Fluency, Language Proficiency, Language Skills, Linguistic Competence, Second Language Learning, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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