Pragmatics of Chinese as a Second Language

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 second language (L2) Chinese. The studies collectively address some of the most cutting-edge issues in the field of L2 pragmatics, such as novel pragmatic features, methodological innovations in pragmatic assessment, individual difference factors and virtual learning contexts. As opposed to most empirical studies published in prestigious journals, the majority of the chapters include a detailed description of the instruments used and additional material in the appendices which will make 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, 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.