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Overview
The book focuses on one aspect of foreign language acquisition that has not received much attention, that of the effect of bilingualism in the oral production of the English language learners. Two research areas have tackled this issue separately. On the one hand, third language acquisition researchers have analysed bilingualism effects in the acquisition of a third language. On the other hand, studies in interlanguage pragmatics have taken into account variables affecting the use of request acts by second language learners of English. The two research areas are considered in this volume, as it deals with bilingualism effects in the pragmatic production and awareness of third language learners of English.Synopsis
Through this study, Jorda (English studies, Universitat Jaume I, Castello, Spain) attempts to create a bridge between two applied linguistics subfields—interlanguage pragmatics and third language acquisition studies. Following discussion of the theoretical issues—third language acquisition, pragmatic competence and foreign language learning, the sociolinguistic aspects of language learning and use in the Valencian community—the author presents findings from a study of 160 female students at Universitat Jaume I conducted in 2000, analyzing the role of pragmatic instruction on pragmatic competence, the effects of proficiency level and task on pragmatic production, and the role of bilingualism in pragmatic awareness. No subject index. Distributed in the U.S. by UTP Distribution. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR