The Pragmatics of Intercultural Communicative Competence : Language Use and Intercultural Understanding in Foreign Language and Study Abroad Contexts

by J. Cesar Felix-Brasdefer

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Format Paperback / Softback

Book Series Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education

ISBN-10 1800414358

ISBN-13 9781800414358

Publisher Multilingual Matters

Imprint Multilingual Matters

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jun 10th, 2025

Print length 224 Pages

Weight 356 grams

Dimensions 23.30 x 15.60 x 1.50 cms

Product Classification: Language teaching & learning (other than ELT)Western philosophy, from c 1900 -Cultural studies

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This book presents a pragmatic perspective on the development of intercultural communicative competence by language learners in the foreign language classroom and in study abroad contexts. The book concludes with a reflection on what it means to be an intercultural speaker and the benefits for the learner of developing intercultural competence.

This book presents a pragmatic perspective on the development of intercultural communicative competence and intercultural understanding by language learners in the foreign language classroom and in study abroad contexts. Using data from role-play interactions, intercultural episodes and student reflections, including both US learners of Spanish and multilingual learners of other languages, the book examines how a focus on pragmatics and metapragmatic awareness aids the development of intercultural competence. It also addresses current topics such as intercultural impoliteness, the negotiation of and reflection on speech acts at the discourse level, pragmatic competence, agency and pragmatic resistance. The book concludes with a reflection on what it means to be an intercultural speaker along with suggestions for both teaching and assessment.

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