Developing Intercultural Perspectives on Language Use: Exploring Pragmatics and Culture in Foreign Language Learning

Troy McConachy

ISBN 10: 1783099321 / ISBN 13: 9781783099320

Editore: Channel View Publications Ltd, 2017

2017. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo V9781783099320

Riassunto:

Many language teachers recognise the importance of integrating intercultural learning into language learning, but how this can be best achieved is not always apparent. This is particularly the case in foreign language learning contexts where teachers are working with a prescribed textbook and opportunities to use the language outside the classroom are limited. This book argues that teachers can work creatively with conventional resources and utilise classroom experiences in order to help learners interpret aspects of communication in insightful ways and develop awareness of the influence of cultural assumptions and values on language use. The book provides extensive analysis of a range of classroom interactions to demonstrate how teachers and learners can work together to construct opportunities for intercultural learning through reflection on pragmatics.

Informazioni sugli autori:

Troy McConachy is Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK. His research interests include intercultural pragmatics and intercultural language teaching and learning.

Troy McConachy is Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK. His research interests include intercultural pragmatics and intercultural language teaching and learning.

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Titolo: Developing Intercultural Perspectives on ...
Casa editrice: Channel View Publications Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 2017
Legatura: Rilegato
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