Analyzing meaning an introduction to semantics and pragmatics

This book provides an introduction to the study of meaning in human language, from a linguistic perspective. It covers a fairly broad range of topics, including lexical semantics, compositional semantics, and pragmatics. The chapters are organized into six units: (1) Foundational concepts; (2) Word...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Kroeger, Paul, 1952- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin, Germany : Language Science Press [2019]
Edición:Second corrected and slightly revised edition
Colección:Textbooks in language sciences ; 5
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Sumario:This book provides an introduction to the study of meaning in human language, from a linguistic perspective. It covers a fairly broad range of topics, including lexical semantics, compositional semantics, and pragmatics. The chapters are organized into six units: (1) Foundational concepts; (2) Word meanings; (3) Implicature (including indirect speech acts); (4) Compositional semantics; (5) Modals, conditionals, and causation; (6) Tense & aspect. Most of the chapters include exercises which can be used for class discussion and/or homework assignments, and each chapter contains references for additional reading on the topics covered. As the title indicates, this book is truly an INTRODUCTION: it provides a solid foundation which will prepare students to take more advanced and specialized courses in semantics and/or pragmatics.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiiv, 482 pages) : PDF, digital file(s)
Also available in print form
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9783961101368
Acceso:Open access