Pragmatic Development in a Second Language

by Gabriele Kasper, Kenneth R. Rose, Richard F. Young (Series Editor)

This volume offers the first book-length treatment of second and foreign language learners' acquisition of pragmatics. It provides an up-to-date account of research findings and covers such central topics as the theoretical and empirical approaches to L2 pragmatic development, the relationship of pragmatic and grammatical development, the role of different learning contexts, the effect of instruction, and individual differences.

363 pages, Paperback

First published July 16, 2003

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[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brillianto.