This research project developed a pedagogical tool to facilitate effective intercultural communication in the workplace.
To support English as Another language (EAL) learners’ need to improve performance in job interviews.
Lessons learned
Pragmatic instruction can benefit the likelihood of communicative success in the workplace. (See research paper and link to CMLR article to be published.)
Deliverables
Pragmatics in the Workplace: The Job Interview
A project report submitted to the department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Published articles
Other project information
| Project time frame |
September 2008 to December 2009 |
| Project team |
- Kerry J. Louw
- Dr. Tracey M. Derwing
- Dr. Marilyn L. Abbott
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| Key project activities |
Research and Dissemination
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| Target audience |
English in the Workplace (EWP) facilitators, English as a Second Language (ESL/EAL) instructors, immigrants needing career preparation skills, companies needing workforce development, researchers interested in intercultural communication and pragmatic difficulties
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| Number of people Involved in Project |
10 people including:
- 3 researchers
- 4 job candidates
- 3 job interviewers
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