UID:
edocfu_9961294697702883
Format:
1 online resource (xii, 260 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-108-87556-4
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1-108-87734-6
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1-108-87004-X
Series Statement:
Cambridge introductions to the English language
Content:
Pragmatics - the study of language in context, and of how we understand what other people say - is a core subject in English language, linguistics, and communication studies. This textbook introduces the key topics in this fast-moving field, including metaphor, irony, politeness, disambiguation, and reference assignment. It walks the reader through the essential theories in pragmatics, including Grice, relevance theory, speech act theory, and politeness theory. Each chapter includes a range of illustrative examples, guiding readers from the basic principles to a thorough understanding of the topics. A dedicated chapter examines how research is conducted in pragmatics, providing students with resources and ideas for developing their own projects. Featuring exercises, a comprehensive glossary, and suggestions for further reading, this book is accessible to beginner undergraduates, including those with no prior knowledge of linguistics. It is an essential resource for courses in English language, English studies, and linguistics.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jan 2023).
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What is pragmatics? -- Speaker's meaning -- Speech act theory -- Gricean pragmatics -- Pragmatics beyond Grice -- Relevance-theoretic pragmatics -- Applying relevance theory -- Figurative language -- Politeness -- Researching pragmatics.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781108836005
Language:
English
