About the book
Pragmatics - the study of language in context - is a key topic within English language and linguistics. This book introduces the core topics in the field, taking readers from basic principles to an understanding of key theories and approaches, including speech acts, Grice, politeness, relevance theory, metaphor, and irony.
Editions of Pragmatics in English
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781108836005
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781108799102
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Pragmatics - the study of language in context - is a key topic within English language and linguistics. This book introduces the core topics in the field, taking readers from basic principles to an understanding of key theories and approaches, including speech acts, Grice, politeness, relevance theory, metaphor, and irony.
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What is Pragmatics in English about?
Pragmatics - the study of language in context - is a key topic within English language and linguistics. This book introduces the core topics in the field, taking readers from basic principles to an understanding of key theories and approaches, including speech acts, Grice, politeness, relevance theory, metaphor, and irony.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pragmatics in English?
Language and Linguistics > Linguistics > Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics
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How long is Pragmatics in English and how many pages does it have?
Pragmatics in English has 250 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pragmatics in English?
Kate Scott
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Pragmatics in English is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108836005) and paperback(ISBN 9781108799102)
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