Contemporary Linguistics Studies Series - Language Intuition and Language Ability

Author: Wang Peiguang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The issue of linguistic sensitivity has been discussed and researched extensively abroad, while in China, although some discussions have taken place, most lack empirical arguments. This book is the first monograph in China that closely connects linguistic application with the discussion of linguistic sensitivity that I have encountered. The core argument the author presents in the book is that while people generally believe language proficiency merely involves listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, they overlook the close relationship between linguistic sensitivity and language proficiency. In fact, linguistic sensitivity should be included in language proficiency. Only by combining linguistic sensitivity with the abilities of listening, speaking, reading, and writing can one truly reflect an individual's language proficiency. The author refers to this perspective as "broad language proficiency." Professor Wang Peiguang's view undoubtedly provides us with a new perspective and insight into language proficiency. It not only helps us better address various issues in language teaching and many problems encountered in sociolinguistics, such as language norms, but also assists us in considering how to conduct effective language knowledge teaching. — Lu Jianming