Choose a narrow topic in cross-cultural language use by second language learners from both a theoretical and pedagogical perspective. Topics addressed include the role of pragmatic transfer between native and target languages, individual differences, learning context, and instruction in the development of second language pragmatic competence and do deep analysis. Your paper should adhere to the following basic structure: • Title page (including the title, your name, the course code, the instructor’s name, and the date) • Introduction (presenting the background, purpose, and structure of your essay) • Body (using subheadings under which you present your arguments/critical evaluations for the themes you have identified within your reading on the topic) • Conclusion (in which you return to and respond to the purpose of your essay and in which you consider the implications of your conclusions) • References (ideally in APA format) Academic Essay 30% (Due: Dec. 2) As a course capstone, you will select and explore in depth through an academic essay one of the aspects of cross-cultural communication addressed in the course. If you are unsure if your topic fits within the scope of the course, be sure to consult with me before beginning your assignment. Your essay must draw on at least 7 academic sources (you may use the textbook’s “suggested further readings” as a starting point, but your sources should not be limited to these). You may cite the textbook, but it will not be counted as one of your 7 sources. Your essay should be 7-8 pages in length (Calibri 11-point font or Times New Roman 12-point font, 1-inch margins, double spaced) excluding title page and references. APA is the preferred style guide, but you may adopt a different format, as long as you are consistent in your use. This assignment must be undertaken in the language required for your degree and submitted for grading in the Assignments fold on Quercus. Be sure to consult the appropriate evaluation grid before starting your assignment and to take advantage of these sources that provide general writing advice and information on APA formatting.
