Pragmatics by George Yule
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.
'The strength of this book lies in the conciseness of the description of each separate area' * ELT Journal *
H.G.Widdowson is a Professor Emeritus at the University of London and an Honorary Professor at the University of Vienna. He is the author of various books and papers in the domains of applied linguistics and language education, including Defining Problems in English Language Teaching (2002), Linguistics (1996), and Practical Stylistics: An Approach to Poetry (1992).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780194372077 |
| ISBN 10 | 0194372073 |
| Title | Pragmatics |
| Author | George Yule |
| Series | Oxford Introduction To Language Study Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1996-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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