Hiroshima JALT:
New Perspectives on Pragmatic Instruction: Moving Beyond Monolingual Norms
Date: Sunday, September 19th, 2010 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Carol Rinnert (Hiroshima City University)
Description:
In this multicultural world, what is appropriate language in various situations? This presentation will argue that L2 learners should not be aiming to acquire monolingual L1 speakers� pragmatic norms. Rather, all participants in interaction, regardless of the language they are using (L1 or L2), need to become multicompetent language users or "intercultural speakers".
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Hiroshima JALT)
Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 500 yen
Venue: Peace Park, 3F Conference Room
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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