Institutions are man-made entities and their workings, as well as the changes they may undergo, is fundamentally imbued in language and communication. In analyzing the role of socio-cultural values, this book argues that communication and language is inseparable from both the economy and a meaningful understanding of insitutions.
Game Theory and Pragmatics (Palgrave Studies in Pragmatics, Languages and Cognition)
Language is one of the most precious gifts nature has bestowed upon us. It allows us to cooperate better with other individuals by enabling us to communicate useful and relevant information. What is it about language and our use of it that allows us to do so? It is the combination of stable linguistic rules and flexible reasoning.
Towards Multilingual Education: Basque Educational Research from an International Perspective
This volume focuses on issues such as the learning, use and assessment of languages in education, the age factor, the teaching of English as an international language and multilingualism at the university, in educational contexts in which several languages are taught either as subjects or languages of instruction.
This book brings together some of the world’s foremost literacy scholars to discuss how research influences what teachers actually do in the classroom. Chapters describe the current state of knowledge about such key topics as decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, digital literacies, reading disabilities, and reading reform.
International Communications Strategy: Developments in Cross-Cultural Communications, PR and Social Media
International Communications Strategy is about the opportunities and challenges this situation creates for PR practitioners. Effective cross-cultural communication requires knowledge of social media as well as an understanding of online and offline cultures. Moreover, communication practitioners are now expected to provide strategic advice and help executives engage with stakeholders in various parts of the world.
