Pragmatics The Basics

Pragmatics: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the study of the meaning of language in context. This book includes nine chapters on the history of pragmatics, current theories, the application of pragmatics, and possible future developments in the field. Each chapter will be based around a real-world example, and will contain highlighted key terms and concepts, chapter-end exercises, further reading and a glossary. Written by an experienced researcher and teacher, this book will be an essential introduction to this topic for all beginning students of English Language and Linguistics.