Communicative Competence, a characteristic of the early English navigators

Richard Hakluyt’s Principal Navigations (1589) offers the socio-linguist numerous examples of communication strategies employed by the early English merchants and navigators. The use of sign language, interpreters and folk etymology constitute clear examples of their communicative competence. The ex...

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Main Author: Frances LUTTIKHUIZEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fabio D'Angelo 2019-03-01
Series:Viaggiatori
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Online Access:http://www.viaggiatorijournal.com/cms/cms_files/20190331034020_mqhl.pdf