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L2 pragmatics learning is a morally embedded and psychologically challenging process, and the ability to manage emotional tensions and defensive reactions to cultural differences must be recognized as a core component of pragmatic competence. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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To examine how moral psychology and emotional tensions shape second language (L2) pragmatics acquisition, expanding existing models of pragmatic competence.

September 10, 2026International Journal of Applied LinguisticsOpen Access

Recognising L2 Pragmatics Learning as a Morally Embedded and Psychologically Challenging Process

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TMTroy McConachyUNSW Sydney

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Critical commentary reveals emotional and moral challenges in second language pragmatic acquisition, suggesting psychological resistance is a normal component of language competence.

Key Points

To examine how moral psychology and emotional tensions shape second language (L2) pragmatics acquisition, expanding existing models of pragmatic competence.
Critical conceptual analysis bridging literature across second language acquisition, pragmatics, and moral psychology.
Theoretical evaluation of learners' emotional tensions, psychological threat perceptions, and defensive responses to new socio-pragmatic norms.
Conceptualizes L2 pragmatics acquisition as an inherently moral and affective process rather than a purely cognitive mapping of linguistic forms and contexts.
Frames learners' psychological resistance and defensive reactions to unfamiliar cultural practices as a normal, non-linear aspect of pragmatic development.

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Troy McConachy (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27a8e58559d80afc73261 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.70374

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September 10, 2026International Journal of Applied LinguisticsOpen Access

Recognising L2 Pragmatics Learning as a Morally Embedded and Psychologically Challenging Process

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Authors

TMTroy McConachyUNSW Sydney

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Implication

Critical commentary reveals emotional and moral challenges in second language pragmatic acquisition, suggesting psychological resistance is a normal component of language competence.

Key Points

To examine how moral psychology and emotional tensions shape second language (L2) pragmatics acquisition, expanding existing models of pragmatic competence.
Critical conceptual analysis bridging literature across second language acquisition, pragmatics, and moral psychology.
Theoretical evaluation of learners' emotional tensions, psychological threat perceptions, and defensive responses to new socio-pragmatic norms.
Conceptualizes L2 pragmatics acquisition as an inherently moral and affective process rather than a purely cognitive mapping of linguistic forms and contexts.
Frames learners' psychological resistance and defensive reactions to unfamiliar cultural practices as a normal, non-linear aspect of pragmatic development.

Cite This Study

Troy McConachy (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27a8e58559d80afc73261 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.70374

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