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

Many teachers recognise the importance of integrating intercultural learning into language learning. This book argues that teachers can work creatively with conventional resources and utilise classroom experiences in order to help learners develop awareness of the influence of cultural assumptions and values on language use.

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.

Product details

• Authors: Troy McConachy
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781783099320
• ISBN: 978-1-78309-932-0
• No. of pages: 196
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 240 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 464 g
• Series: Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education; Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education; Languages for Intercultural Co
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures