The Pragmatics of Intercultural Communicative Competence by J Flixbrasdefer

The Pragmatics of Intercultural Communicative Competence by J Flixbrasdefer

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.

Written by a foremost expert on the acquisition and use of second language (L2) pragmatics, this comprehensive work on intercultural pragmatics in interactions examines aspects such as critical reflection and co-construction of communication in contexts of classroom talk and study abroadIt addresses fundamental issues of intercultural competence, understanding, and resistance. * Dale Koike, University of Texas at Austin, USA *
This groundbreaking book redefines Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) and second language (L2) pragmatics, emphasizing the dynamic interplay of language, culture, and identity. By focusing on meaning-making, reflexivity, and learner agency, the book reveals how learners use language to convey identity, social norms, and cultural expectations, shaped by their unique knowledge and experiences. Essential for educators, researchers, and policymakers, this transformative work offers a much-needed fresh perspective on language education in a globalized world. * Javier Muñoz-Basols, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain and University of Oxford, UK *
In this inspiring book César Félix-Brasdefer masterfully assembles diverse fields and principles in his theory-building, commendably illustrating how to teach and assess intercultural and pragmatic competence in today’s interconnected world. This book is a must-read for teachers and researchers who wish to cultivate language learners’ abilities to connect with people across cultural boundaries. * Naoko Taguchi, Northern Arizona University, USA *

J. César Félix-Brasdefer is Professor of Spanish Linguistics, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. His research focuses on intercultural pragmatics, pragmatic variation, second language pragmatics and research methods in pragmatics. Among other publications, he is the author of The Language of Service Encounters: A Pragmatic-Discursive Approach (2015, Cambridge University Press) and co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Spanish Pragmatics (with D. Koike, 2021, Routledge).

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ISBN 13	9781800414358
ISBN 10	1800414358
Titel	The Pragmatics of Intercultural Communicative Competence
Autor	J Flixbrasdefer
Serie	Languages For Intercultural Communication And Education
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Multilingual Matters
Erscheinungsjahr	2025-06-10
Seitenanzahl	224
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