ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ НАУКА И ИННОВАЦИОННЫЕ ИДЕИ В МИРЕ
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COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE AND ITS COMPONENTS
Anvarjonova Muxlisa,
Student, UzSWLU, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Scientific advisor:
Annotatsiya:
Ushbu maqolada kommunikativ kompetensiya va uning tarkibiy qismlari
haqida so‘z yuritiladi. Til o‘rganishda kommunikativ kompetensiyaning ahamiyati,
uning to‘rt asosiy komponenti – grammatika, sotsiolingvistik, diskursiv va strategik
kompetensiyalar tahlil qilinadi.
Kalit so‘zlar:
kommunikativ kompetensiya, til ko‘nikmalari, grammatik
kompetensiya,
diskurs,
strategik
yondashuv
Abstract:
This article discusses communicative competence and its main components.
It highlights the importance of communicative competence in language learning and
analyzes its four core components: grammatical, sociolinguistic, discourse, and
strategic competences.
Key words:
communicative competence, language skills, grammatical
competence, discourse, strategic approach
The concept of communicative competence has become a cornerstone in the
field of language education. It refers to a learner’s ability not only to apply grammatical
rules but also to use language effectively and appropriately in real-life situations.
Introduced by Dell Hymes in contrast to Noam Chomsky’s notion of linguistic
competence, communicative competence takes into account the social and functional
aspects of language use. Communicative competence is generally divided into four
main components. The first is grammatical competence, which includes knowledge of
vocabulary, syntax, morphology, and pronunciation. Without a sufficient level of
grammatical competence, it is difficult for learners. The second component is
sociolinguistic competence. This refers to the ability to use language appropriately in
ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ НАУКА И ИННОВАЦИОННЫЕ ИДЕИ В МИРЕ
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different social contexts. It includes understanding social norms, cultural references,
and the appropriate level of formality. Learners with strong sociolinguistic competence
know how to vary their language depending on whether they are talking to a friend, a
teacher, or a stranger. The third component, discourse competence, involves the ability
to produce and understand coherent spoken or written texts. It includes skills such as
organizing thoughts logically, using cohesive devices, and maintaining topic relevance.
This competence is especially important for extended conversations, storytelling, and
essay writing. The final component is strategic competence, which refers to the ability
to overcome communication problems. It includes using strategies such as rephrasing,
asking for clarification, using gestures, or switching to another word when one is
forgotten. This component enables learners to keep the conversation going even when
they encounter difficulties.
Developing communicative competence requires a shift from traditional
grammar-based teaching to approaches that emphasize interaction and real-world
communication. The communicative approach to language teaching aims to create
authentic situations where students can practice all components of communicative
competence. Classroom activities that support the development of communicative
competence include role-plays, discussions, interviews, problem-solving tasks, and
collaborative projects. These activities encourage students to engage in meaningful
communication, take risks, and reflect on their language use. Assessment of
communicative competence should go beyond grammar tests. It should evaluate
students’ ability to use language in real contexts. Teachers can use performance-based
assessments such as oral presentations, dialogues, or portfolio assessments that track
students' progress over time. Communicative competence is essential for successful
language learning. It consists of grammatical, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic
competences, each playing a vital role in effective communication. Language
instruction that integrates these components and promotes active use of the target
language will help learners become competent communicators in both academic and
everyday settings.
ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ НАУКА И ИННОВАЦИОННЫЕ ИДЕИ В МИРЕ
https://scientific-jl.org/obr
Выпуск журнала №-70
Часть–5_ июня –2025
371
2181-3187
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