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King, Kendall A.; Silver, Rita Elaine – Working Papers in Educational Linguistics, 1993
The study described here investigated the refusal strategies of intermediate-level second language learners and the potential for developing sociolinguistic competence in nonnative speakers (NNS) through classroom instruction. Subjects were six college students of English as a Second Language, divided into treatment and control groups. The…
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Problems, Conversational Language Courses, English (Second Language)
Hardman, Joel, Ed.; And Others – 1990
The working papers contained in this volume include the following: "Intercultural Communication and the Analysis of Conversation" (Nessa Wolfson); "Methods of Inquiry into Cultural Expression in Speech Behavior" (Ruth Benander); "'I Really Like Your Lifestyle': ESL Learners Learning How to Compliment" (Kristine…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Traits, Discourse Analysis, Educational Strategies