Investigation Into The Role Of Explicit Instruction In The Development Of EFL Learners' Pragmatic Competence

In recent years, the development of EFL learners'pragmatic competence attracts extensive attention. This thesis examines the role of explicit instruction in the development of EFL learners'pragmatic competence in college English class. In the study,32 out of 65 non-English majors receive 4-week explicit instruction to four speech acts:openings, requests, apologies and compliments. From the analysis of SPSS 17.0 to the results of the pre and post test of pragmatic competence to the control group and the treatment group, it is found that explicit instruction plays a significant role in facilitating the development of EFL learners'pragmatic competence. The findings of the present study will be useful for improving EFL learners'pragmatic competence.