Pragmatics (Language Workbooks)

Pragmatics (Language Workbooks)

<P>In <EM>Pragmatics</EM>, the study of meaning derived from context, Jean Stilwell Peccei offers a practical introduction to this core area of linguistics. <EM>Pragmatics</EM>:</P> <UL> <LI>encourages the reader to look at different levels of meaning within sentences</LI> <LI>provides a basic understanding of key pragmatic concepts</LI> <LI>introduces two highly influential approaches to pragmatics: the Co-Operative Principle and Speech Act Theory</LI> <LI>encourages the reader to apply basic analytical tools to real data, eg. advertising language and children's conversations</LI> <LI>provides a range of activities, discussion questions, an answer key and further reading.</LI></UL>