Exploring the Chasm between Words and Meaning: The Acquisition of Pragmatic Competence by Second
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Bill Bridges | Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX → Sam Houston State University | |
| Speakers | Pilar Garces-Conejos Blitvich | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte → University of North Carolina at Charlotte | A Theoretical Exploration of the Acquisition of Pragmatic Competence by Second Language Learners |
| Speakers | Nancy Pfingstag | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte → University of North Carolina at Charlotte | A Brief Outline of a Curriculum for Teaching Pragmatic Competence to Second Language Learners |
| Speakers | Ronald Lunsford | University of North Carolina at Charlotte → University of North Carolina at Charlotte | How Can Pragmatic Instruction Improve the Reading, Speaking, and Writing Skills of ESL Students?: A Preliminary Look at the Data” Part 1 |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 111 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Exploring the Chasm between Words and Meaning: The Acquisition of Pragmatic Competence by Second.” 2008 Convention Program, New Orleans, session C.8. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 3, 2026.