Peking University Linguistics Research

Xiang, Mingyou; Jia, Mian; Bu, Xiaohui

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. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2025-01-05

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789819964666

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-6464-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 165