This book is a comprehensive introduction to pragmatics and
discourse. It covers the core areas of the subject - context,
co-context, speech acts, conversation structure, the cooperative
principle and politeness. The book provides classic reading from
the key names in the discipline, from Sperber and Wilson to
Fairclough. This is an ideal book for anyone begiining to study
pragmatics and discourse.
Contents.
A. Introduction: concepts in pragmatics and discourse.
B. Development: studies in pragmatics and discourse.
C. Exploration: data for inverstigation.
D. Extension: readings.
References.
Glossary.
Contents.
A. Introduction: concepts in pragmatics and discourse.
B. Development: studies in pragmatics and discourse.
C. Exploration: data for inverstigation.
D. Extension: readings.
References.
Glossary.