Pragmatics of Chinese as a Second Language

Shuai Li

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Multilingual Matters
14 November 2023

Language acquisition; Language teaching theory & methods

Series: Second Language Acquisition

This book brings together a collection of high-quality empirical studies which examine multiple aspects involved in the acquisition, teaching and assessment of 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, such as the acquisition of key pragmatic features, methodological innovations in pragmatics assessment, individual difference factors and virtual learning contexts. The majority of the chapters include detailed descriptions of the instruments used and additional material in the appendices, making it a truly valuable collection for researchers and students alike. Furthermore, the publication includes the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of empirical research in L2 Chinese pragmatics published bilingually (in English and Chinese) between 1995 and 2022, along with a supplemental annotated bibliography. While the empirical studies all focus on Chinese as the target language, the issues they address have implications for L2 pragmatics research in general and this book will appeal to those interested in the latest developments in the field.

Edited by: Shuai Li
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9781800410176
ISBN 10: 1800410174
Series: Second Language Acquisition
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 14 November 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shuai Li is Associate Professor of Chinese, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Chinese Program Coordinator in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia State University, USA. His research interests include the acquisition of L2 Chinese and interlanguage pragmatics. During 2022 and 2023, he served as the President of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, USA.

Reviews for Pragmatics of Chinese as a Second Language

Shuai Li has made a major contribution to the field with this landmark volume, compiling cutting-edge empirical studies on learning and teaching Chinese pragmatics. The chapters deal with wide-ranging pragmatic features in Chinese, including speech acts, sentence final particles, routines, gratitude expressions and implicature. This book is an exceptional model for further inquiry into pragmatics specific to individual languages. * Naoko Taguchi, Northern Arizona University, USA * Bringing together preeminent scholars in L2 pragmatics, this volume offers innovative empirical studies, as well as a comprehensive state-of-the-art review and a helpful annotated bibliography. This timely and cutting-edge book is an indispensable resource not only for those researching Chinese, but also for researchers in L2 pragmatics more generally. * Rachel L. Shively, Illinois State University, USA *