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

by Mcconachy, Troy

• ISBN13: 9781783099320
• ISBN10: 1783099321
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2017-12-31
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

Figures and Tables

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Pragmatics and Culture in Communicative Language Teaching

Chapter 2: Linking Pragmatics and Intercultural Language Learning

Chapter 3: Developing a View of Language Use as Social Action

Chapter 4: Reflection on Experience as Resource for Intercultural Learning

Chapter 5: Combining Performance and Reflection for Learning

Chapter 6: Developing Intercultural Perspectives on Language Use

Conclusion

List of References

Subject Index