Analyzing meaning : an introduction to semantics and pragmatics / Paul R. Kroeger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kroeger, Paul, 1952- author.

Contributor:

Open Textbook Library, distributor.

Series:

Textbooks in language sciences ; 5.

Open Textbook Library.

Textbooks in language sciences ; 5

Open textbook library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Semantics.

Discourse analysis.

Context (Linguistics).

Linguistics.

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Updated irregularly.

Distribution:

Minneapolis : Open Textbook Library.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Germany : Language Science Press, [2018]-

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file PDF

Summary:

"This book provides an introduction to the study of meaning in human language, from a linguistic perspective. It covers a fairly broad range of topics, including lexical semantics, compositional semantics, and pragmatics. The chapters are organized into six units: (1) Foundational concepts; (2) Word meanings; (3) Implicature (including indirect speech acts); (4) Compositional semantics; (5) Modals, conditionals, and causation; (6) Tense & aspect. Most of the chapters include exercises which can be used for class discussion and/or homework assignments, and each chapter contains references for additional reading on the topics covered. As the title indicates, this book is truly an INTRODUCTION: it provides a solid foundation which will prepare students to take more advanced and specialized courses in semantics and/or pragmatics. It is also intended as a reference for fieldworkers doing primary research on under-documented languages, to help them write grammatical descriptions that deal carefully and clearly with semantic issues. The approach adopted here is largely descriptive and non-formal (or, in some places, semi-formal), although some basic logical notation is introduced. The book is written at level which should be appropriate for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students. It presupposes some previous coursework in linguistics, but does not presuppose any background in formal logic or set theory."--Open Textbook Library.

Contents:

Foundational concepts

Word meanings

Implicature

Compositional semantics

Modals, conditionals, and causation

Tense & aspect

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Description based on online version; Title from PDF (viewed on July 18, 2018)

ISBN:

9783961100347

3961100349

OCLC:

1044757304

Access Restriction:

Open Access Unrestricted online access