This is an introduction to pragmatics, the study of how people make sense of each other linguistically. The author explains, and illustrates, basic concepts such as the co-operative principle, deixis, and speech acts, providing a clear, concise foundation for further study.
Pragmatics
ISBN: 0194372073
ISBN 13: 9780194372077
Publication Date: June 06, 1996
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pages: 152
Authors: George Yule, H.G. Widdowson
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