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This volume presents a collection of research papers investigating how to foster the learning and teaching of pragmatic phenomena, as well as how to administer tests that assess pragmatic competence in second/foreign language education with regards to several target languages. The topics investigated include: speech acts; computer-mediated communication; conversation analysis; pragmatic, intercultural, and emotional competence; native and non-native performance; data collection and instructional methods; needs analysis; and syllabus design and materials development. The contributions will be of particular interest to linguists, language learners and teachers, teacher trainers, and communication experts

The foundation: why teach English for reconciliation? -- Teaching for conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and reconciliation -- Intersections of language learning and reconciliation -- A framework for Christians teaching English for reconciliation -- The people: who is involved in teaching English for reconciliation? -- Community -- Learners -- Teachers -- The resources: how can we teach English for reconciliation? -- Creating curricula for peace and reconciliation -- Adapting curricula for peace and reconciliation -- Suggestions for diverse settings

Chapter 1.Faces of justice --Chapter 2.In the beginning is the student --Chapter 3.Teacher as a philosopher --Chapter 4.Teacher as scholar --Chapter 5.Teacher as artist --Chapter 6.Teacher as communicator --Chapter 7.Teacher as mentor --Chapter 8.Unbroken circle.

Cover -- Handbook on Teaching Social Issues -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- An Introduction to Teaching Social Issues -- Acknowledgments -- PART I: Re-Framing the Teaching of Social Issues -- Chapter 1: The Struggle for Democratic Schooling -- Chapter 2: "How Could We Solve That Problem?" -- Chapter 3: The Subjectivity of Openness -- Chapter 4: Academic Freedom and Issues-Based Social Education -- PART II: Critical Social Issues in the Curriculum -- Chapter 5: Critical Peace Theory and the Deconstruction of Systemic Economic Inequality

Divided into five components of teaching interreligious encounters--Theory, Design, Textual Analysis, Practice, and Formation--this volume guides both new teachers and seasoned scholars in addressing the sometimes challenging questions raised by contact between divergent faiths.