Pragmatics: The Basics is an accessible and clear introduction book on verbal and non-verbal communication in context. It is suitable for linguistics and English language students at C1-C2 level, and can be used for teaching and self-study.
Contents
The book contains nine chapters on the history, current theories and applications of pragmatics, as well as possible future developments in the field.
Key Features
- Overview of core concepts in contemporary pragmatics, building on the work of philosopher Paul Grice
- Practical examples from, among others, political posters and song lyrics, to clarify direct and indirect meanings
- Explanation of the impact of verbal, non-verbal and multimodal communication and the importance of context for meaning and politeness
- Key terms and concepts are highlighted, with questions, reading tips and a glossary at the end of each chapter
Suitable for
This learning material is intended for beginning English language and linguistics students seeking depth in pragmatics, and is applicable in teaching and self-study.
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