Introduction to Pragmatics ((4 Credits))

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Pragmatics is the study of language as action and of the social contexts in which linguistic action takes place. In this course a student will study four theoretical approaches to pragmatics: the communicative and cooperative principles, speech act theory and conversational analysis. Examining practical applications of pragmatics and exploring the reasons for miscommunication will be central to the course. Such topics as literary pragmatics and pragmatics across cultures will be also addressed. Prerequisites: Introduction to Linguistics This is course is an elective, and it is not a part of a sequence; it is highly recommended for students interested in linguistics.