Pragmatics of Chinese as a Second Language

This book is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in Chinese as a second language pragmatics,including a comprehensive review of empirical research and detailed descriptions of instruments used.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Multilingual Matters

This comprehensive book presents a rich collection of high-quality empirical studies that delve into various aspects of acquiring, teaching, and assessing pragmatics in Chinese as a second language (L2). The studies collectively address some of the most cutting-edge issues in the field of L2 pragmatics, including the acquisition of key pragmatic features, methodological innovations in pragmatics assessment, individual difference factors, and virtual learning contexts.

The majority of the chapters provide detailed descriptions of the instruments used and offer additional material in the appendices, making this collection an invaluable resource for researchers and students alike. Furthermore, the book includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of empirical research in L2 Chinese pragmatics published bilingually (in English and Chinese) between 1995 and 2022, accompanied by a supplemental annotated bibliography.

While the empirical studies primarily focus on Chinese as the target language, the issues they address have broader implications for L2 pragmatics research in general. This book will appeal to scholars and researchers interested in the latest developments in the field.

Weight: 728g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800410176