افاق للعلوم
Volume 10, Numéro 4, Pages 61-79
2025-09-21

The Use Of Apology Speech Acts In The Foreign Language Classroom: A Pragmatic Competence Perspective



Authors : Haddaoui Soumia .

Abstract

This study explores the use of apology speech acts by Master students of English at Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Setif 2 University. It examines students' awareness and ability to perform apologies in various contexts. Using a mixed-method approach with a questionnaire and a Discourse Completion Task , results revealed gender-based differences in apology strategies. Female students prefer negative politeness, while male students use positive politeness. Power dynamics also affect student-teacher apologies, with students opting for more indirect forms when addressing authority. The study suggests the need for explicit pragmatic instruction for a more effective communication.

Keywords

Apology ; Speech Acts ; EFL Classroom ; Pragmatic Competence ; Politeness

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