Deconstructing communicative competence through Socio-Cultural discourse: an analysis of algerian proverbs

Déconstruire la compétence communicative à travers le discours socioculturel : une analyse des proverbes algériens

Abstract

This article examines the complex relationship between language and communicative competence, basing its approach on Hymes' ethnography of communication. It explores the subtle ways of the rules that lead communication in speech communities, emphasizing the fusion of language with social structures. It stresses the importance of cultural competence in interpreting  linguistic behaviors within speech communities, advocating for a sophisticated understanding of cultural nuances. Focusing on Algerian proverbs, this study examines sub-questions of the linguistic pattern, cultural norms, and cross-cutting themes utilizing the qualitative analysis rooted in Hymes' ethnography. The study illuminates the dynamic nature of communicative competence and its role in shaping language and socio -cultural discourse.