Nikki, 
  I'm not sure where you are in the U.S., but Georgia State University has both a Master's and a PhD program in Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language. One of the faculty, Jodie Eisterhold, does work in Pragmatics, and I believe there is another visiting instructor there now who does Pragmatics, as well. You might want to contact this department for more information. 
  Good luck!
  Ryan

Donna Brian <djgbrian at utk.edu> wrote:
  Welcome to the list, Nikki!

Thanks for introducing yourself. This is an interesting query, and I hope 
there are list members who will have some suggestions for you. I do not 
know what percentage of our list is people in higher education, but even 
some who are not in that field may have some ideas to share. My guess is 
that you will have to find a faculty member somewhere at a school which 
will allow you to tailor a graduate program to your specific interests, and 
your program will subsequently end up being a "one of a kind." Good luck!

Donna JG Brian
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At 12/3/2005 +000001:14 AM, you wrote:


>I am a student at Alliant International University formerly the United 

>States International University. I am currently doing a Masters degree in 

>TESOL. My undergrad degree in International Business will intertwine with 

>this degree when I begin my doctorate work after I graduate at the end of May.

>

>I have not found a college or University that can accommodate my vision; 

>teaching English Language learners the importance of pragmatics, in the 

>art of negotiation with ethics and values for global businesses, 

>communities, and societies. Native speakers of English also need to learn 

>the ethics and values of negotiation in their business practices and in 

>their daily lives. My goal is not limited, it is limitless.

>

>Also, learning about world cultures traditions, attitudes and ways will 

>enhance the student's knowledge on the commonalities of all 

>cultures...Humanism, as well as the differences.

>

>This in turn should allow for greater ability to interact with other 

>cultures respectfully through the universal language of English. It would 

>facilitate a greater understanding and thus perhaps change existing 

>patterns of thinking which include prejudices and misconceptions. The most 

>important interaction on this planet is in language and its uses. Learners 

>of English need to know how to use the language and be understood. My goal 

>is to teach the sounds of language and the ways those sounds need to be 

>heard for clarity of understanding. It is the full circle of 

>communication, our most important asset and our greatest challenge.

>

>I see the need to teach lesser developing countries how to negotiate in 

>the world of business in AMERICAN ENGLISH. The foundation needs to be 

>based in pragmatics. In Peru for example, I am told that negotiations 

>taking place in imports and exports are done through a lawyer who can 

>speak ENGLISH. However, these lawyers do not often times know about the 

>basics of international business negotiation. That can be very dangerous 

>for the companies and their employees as well as their (environments) 

>natural resources. My information comes from one of my former classmates 

>who just came back to the United States to do a Masters in Global Finance 

>for his country and its businesses. He says there is a great need for the 

>citizens to have the ability to do business without the use of a lawyer 

>for negotiating purposes. Lawyers have the power over the business person 

>and can be unethical in practices concerning the contracts that are being 

>offered, signed and legalized in Peru. This summer there was a break 

>through for this country in imports and exports. "They are just beginning 

>to explode in this field" stated Lucho.

>

>Poverty and literacy is dependent upon employment and money. In areas that 

>are oppressed this constitutes less opportunities for the people and their 

>children to get proper funding for education. If negotiation in good 

>practices can change that then it must come from educators. Teaching young 

>and older the art of negotiation of meaning through pragmatics will enable 

>that economy to rise upward. Greed in the international business arena has 

>come at a cost to lesser developing countries.

>

>I need help in finding a school that will give me the faculty resources to 

>fulfill this universal goal. If you can help me find that school then I 

>can begin to look into scholarships to help me accomplish this global need 

>with efficiency and speed.

>

>Thank you for your time and thought.

>

>I can see this might be off the beaten track of this lists directives...I 

>am hoping you can come out of the box with this challenge. Also, if anyone 

>can direct me to greater knowledge and wisdom in this area please notify 

>me. Its_nikker at hotmail.com underscore 

>after its_.

>

> Nikki Dawson


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