Patrick Griffiths
An Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatics
An Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatics
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The textbook introduces essential concepts of semantics and pragmatics in English, covering word meaning, discourse, adjective, noun, verb meanings, situation types, figurative language, tense, aspect, modality, quantification, topic, and focus. It provides explanations of entailment, compositionality, and scope and includes chapter summaries, usage examples, exercises, and discussion questions to equip students with the tools to argue for specific analyses.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
The comprehensive and approachable textbook delves into the fundamental principles of English semantics and pragmatics, encompassing a wide range of topics from word meanings to discourse levels. It explores adjective, noun, and verb meanings, situational types, figurative language, tense, aspect, modality, quantification, topic, and focus. The book provides clear explanations of entailment, compositionality, and scope, laying a solid foundation for further study in formal semantics. With chapter summaries, usage examples, exercises, and discussion questions, students will gain a systematic understanding of meaning in English and develop the skills to argue for specific analyses.
Weight: 250g
Dimension: 137 x 216 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399504614
Edition number: 3 ed
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