New directions in Instructional Pragmatics Research

This volume represents a significant scholarly contribution to the field of instructional pragmatics by exploring teaching and learning pragmatics at primary, secondary and tertiary level, advocating for a paradigm shift toward multilingual and inclusive approaches in instructional pragmatics. The contributions employ a wide range of research methods, which reflects the complexities of investigating pragmatics across educational settings. Internationally renowned researchers in the field of instructional pragmatics participate in the volume, which develops over the following four sections: Section 1 addresses pragmatics in schools, providing strategies for young learners. Section 2 focuses on intercultural competence at the university level, with research directions for higher education. Section 3 examines cyberpragmatics, including email communication and feedback in telecollaboration. Section 4 delves into multilingual pragmatics, offering guidelines based on real-world contexts. The volume stands out for its comprehensive approach to pragmatic instruction and its practical implications for educational practice. It underscores the importance of a multilingual, culturally sensitive, and contextually aware approach to teaching and researching pragmatics, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, educators, and practitioners.