An Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatics by Patrick Griffiths
- Publisher: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE & SKILLS
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- SKU: 61136
- Number of Pages: 182
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An Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatics
Author: Patrick Griffiths
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Binding: Paperback
Paper Quality: white paper
Category: Linguistics / Semantics / Pragmatics / English Language Studies
Recommended For:
– Students of BS English, Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics
– Learners of MA English Language and Literature
– Candidates preparing for linguistics or language teaching examinations (CSS, PMS, ELT, TESOL)
– Anyone interested in understanding how meaning works in language
Key Features:
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Comprehensive Introduction to Meaning in Language
Explains how words, phrases, and sentences convey meaning, exploring the relationship between language, thought, and context. -
Clear Division Between Semantics and Pragmatics
Discusses literal meaning (semantics) and contextual meaning (pragmatics) with practical examples from everyday English. -
Engaging Examples and Exercises
Uses authentic data and real communication contexts to illustrate meaning, inference, presupposition, and implicature. -
Step-by-Step Learning Approach
Each chapter includes summaries, discussion questions, and activities, making it ideal for self-study or classroom use. -
Updated Linguistic Theories
Introduces modern perspectives on Grice’s Maxims, Speech Act Theory, Reference, and Deixis in accessible language. -
Ideal Academic Resource
Widely used in universities across Pakistan and worldwide for linguistics and English language courses.