Xiang, Mingyou.

Introduction to Pragmatics [electronic resource] / by Mingyou Xiang, Mian Jia, Xiaohui Bu. - 1st ed. 2024. - XII, 165 p. 71 illus., 18 illus. in color. online resource. - Peking University Linguistics Research, 9 2662-3137 ; . - Peking University Linguistics Research, 9 .

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Deixis -- Chapter 3. Presupposition -- Chapter 4. Implicature -- Chapter 5. Speech Acts -- Chapter 6. Politeness and Impoliteness -- Chapter 7. Research Methods -- References -- Appendix.

This book covers major topics in the Anglo-American tradition, including deixis, presupposition, implicature, speech acts, and (im)politeness. These key topics are illustrated with examples and case studies from various contexts such as romantic relationships, online forums, social media posts, and popular culture. The book also includes a methods chapter that offers a hands-on guide for literature search, data collection, and data analysis. This book is particularly suitable for readers who have no prior knowledge of pragmatics. .

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