Teaching and Learning Pragmatics

A research-informed pedagogical approach to L2 pragmatics helps prepare teacher learners for their daily instructional practices.A multilingual approach to instructional pragmatics that reflects today's globalization and can promote linguistic/cultural inclusiveness and legitimacy of pragmatic variation.A sociocultural view of pragmatic development that helps to develop a holistic understanding of pragmatic development and second language acquisition.An interface with peace linguistics which develops an awareness of language as a catalyst for mutual respect, compassion, and dignity.A connection between pragmatics and intercultural communication that connects the two research areas and raises an awareness of the role of pragmatics in intercultural communication.