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Summer 2012
Apr 19, 2024 |
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| TESL 975 - Pragmatics and Language Instruction |
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Addresses oral and written communication and how to help English language learners develop
socially appropriate language in formal and informal contexts. Topics explored are: speech act
theory, informative intent vs. communicative intent, implicit and explicit knowledge, Grices'
cooperative principle and conversational maxims, cross-cultural expression of politeness, and
relevance theory. Concepts and principles are illustrated through contextual examples and model classroom lessons are presented. Prerequisites: Initial license in ESL or permission of the ESL Program Advisor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture World Languages Department Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate |
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