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

Troy McConachy

ISBN 10: 1783099321 / ISBN 13: 9781783099320

Published by Channel View Publications Ltd, 2017

2017. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781783099320

Synopsis:

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.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Developing Intercultural Perspectives on ...
Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New