Abstract
The author holds that communication theory takes a leading role in the basic theories of applied linguistics. It is also a link between linguistics per se and applied linguistics. Besides the abilities of linguistic knowledge, linguistic communication and linguistic research, there lies on a higher level a more important ability of fully utilizing linguistic abilities, which is the creative ability of language. The theories of gradation, development, medium, humanisticness and the contrast of overt vs. covert are several interconnected theories under the basic theories of applied linguistics.
| Keywords: | communication; gradation; development; medium; humanisticness; the contrast of overt vs. covert |
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