Analyzing meaning : : an introduction to semantics and pragmatics / / Paul R. Kroeger.
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...
Saved in:
| VerfasserIn: | |
|---|---|
| Place / Publishing House: | Berlin, Germany : : Language Science Press,, [2019] ©2019 |
| Year of Publication: | 2019 |
| Edition: | Second corrected and slightly revised edition. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Textbooks in language sciences ;
5 |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiiv, 482 pages) :; PDF, digital file(s). |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 3961101361 |
| Access: | Open access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Paul R. Kroeger. |