Pragmatics

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Routledge English Language Introductions are essential resources for students, covering core areas of language study with no prior knowledge required. Each volume provides an accessible overview, complete with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries, and key readings. The innovative 'two-dimensional' structure consists of four sections—introduction, development, exploration, and extension—allowing for self-contained stages of study. This revised edition, previously published as Pragmatics and Discourse, focuses exclusively on pragmatics. It covers core topics such as context, co-text, speech acts, conversation structure, the cooperative principle, and politeness, while also addressing applied areas like corpora, communities, and culture in language learning. The text draws on diverse materials, including political speeches, newspaper articles, and literary extracts from authors like Jane Austen and Arthur Miller. It features classic readings from leading scholars in the field, such as Ruth Wodak and Jonathan Culpeper. Additionally, a companion website offers extra materials, activities, and guidance for both professors and students. Written by an experienced educator, this textbook is a vital resource for anyone studying English language and linguistics.