语言学导论第6章Pragmatics.pptVIP

Meaning in context Pragmatics Background To this point we have looked at linguistic forms. Particular topics have included the structure of sound, words, clauses, etc., and how meanings are composed. How these linguistic objects are used? Pragmatics: language use in context Roughly: the study of how to do things with words Generally: the study of how speakers of a language use sentences to effect successful communication Pragmatics vs. Semantics Distinction: whether in the study of meaning the context of use is considered Context: the knowledge shared by the speaker and the he