Analyzing Meaning - Second corrected and slightly revised edition
Kroeger, Paul R.
Analyzing Meaning - Second corrected and slightly revised edition An introduction to semantics and pragmatics / Volume 1.0 Paul R. Kroeger. - 1 online resource (1 p.)
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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.
9783961101368
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2538330
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Pragmatics
Language arts
Electronic books.
Analyzing Meaning - Second corrected and slightly revised edition An introduction to semantics and pragmatics / Volume 1.0 Paul R. Kroeger. - 1 online resource (1 p.)
Access copy available to the general public.
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.
9783961101368
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2538330
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Pragmatics
Language arts
Electronic books.