Pragmatics in English : an introduction
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Pragmatics in English : an introduction
（Cambridge introductions to the English language）
Cambridge University Press, 2023
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Glossary: p. 247-250
References: p. 251-256
Index: p. 257-260
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. What is pragmatics?
- 2. Speaker's meaning
- 3. Speech act theory
- 4. Gricean pragmatics
- 5. Pragmatics beyond grice
- 6. Relevance-theoretic pragmatics
- 7. Applying relevance theory
- 8. Figurative language
- 9. Politeness
- 10. Researching pragmatics
- Glossary
- References
- Index.
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