Abstract This paper engages with the notion of shibboleth, an indexically loaded, usually referentially indifferent set (ideologically constructed) minimal pairs that is used in order to mark and perform social differentiation. We argue shibboleth be considered interpretive (metapragmatic) phenomenon operates on different sociolinguistic scales, notably discursive scale (ideologies communicatio...

One of the possible ways to explore contextualization is through external discourses referencing pragmatics discourse in question. These are known as metapragmatic discourse. The purpose this article theoretically integrate concept metapragmatics into genre analysis and apply tools specific genres. Five YouTube videos together with their accompanying comments exhibiting properties were analyzed...

In this study, we investigate two types of indirectness in East Asian context, namely, native Korean and Chinese speakers' understanding (i.e. first order indirectness) their linguistic performance second indirectness). comparison to western counterparts, communities have often been labeled as being indirect, while little attention has paid the variations indirectness. Our study explores topic ...

<p><em>A textbook is developed to provide language input for learners. The should contain appropriate use assist learners be able communicate effectively from the communicative competence perspective which focuses on pragmatics. For this reason, present study attempts investigate speech act presentation in a local English metapragmatic, sociopragmatic, and pragmalinguistics point of...

pragmatic aspect of second language (l2) as a component of communicative competence has recently received more attention. many research studies have investigated the gap between native and nonnative speakers’ command of l2 pragmatics. however, development of l2 pragmatics has been the focus of few studies. in this study, how coursebooks can help both nonnative teachers and learners develop l2 p...

This study endeavors to investigate the effects of metapragmatic instructions: role play and elicited conversation negotiated feedback (RP+NF, EC+NF) embedded in Task-Supported Language Instruction (TSLI) on students’ apology strategy. We used a laboratory-based research design encompassing 75 fifth-semester students economics major taking English business for international communication higher...