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Relevance Theory, Action Theory and second language communication strategies

The Champion Centre and University of Canterbury, susan{at}championcentre.org.nz

The discussion in this article offers a comparison between Relevance Theory as an account of human communication and Herbert Clark’s (1996)sociocognitive Action Theory approach. It is argued that the differences are fundamental and impact analysis of all kinds of naturally occurring communicative data, including that produced by non-native speakers. The differences are discussed and illustrated with data from second language communication strategies. It is suggested that the often fraught interactions between native and non-native speakers are better captured through a Relevance Theory approach than through the alternatives.

Second Language Research, Vol. 20, No. 3, 289-302 (2004)
DOI: 10.1191/0267658304sr242oa


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