Unspoken Understandings: Navigating the Nuances of Pragmatics
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| Title: | Unspoken Understandings: Navigating the Nuances of Pragmatics |
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| Description: | 'Unspoken Understandings: Navigating the Nuances of Pragmatics'delves into the intricate world of pragmatics, the branch of linguistics concerned with the ways in which context contributes to meaning. This insightful book explores how people communicate beyond the literal meanings of words, focusing on the subtleties of tone, implication, and non-verbal cues.It addresses various aspects of pragmatic theory, including speech acts, conversational implicatures, and politeness strategies, providing readers with tools to better interpret and engage in everyday interactions. Through a blend of theoretical discussion and practical examples, the book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the often unspoken elements of human communication.'Unspoken Understandings'offers a fresh perspective on pragmatics, combining theoretical depth with practical relevance, and appealing to a wide range of readers interested in enhancing their understanding of human communication. |
| Authors: | Ali Fatihi |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Nonverbal communication, Pragmatics |
| Categories: | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Pragmatics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | 'Unspoken Understandings: Navigating the Nuances of Pragmatics'delves into the intricate world of pragmatics, the branch of linguistics concerned with the ways in which context contributes to meaning. This insightful book explores how people communicate beyond the literal meanings of words, focusing on the subtleties of tone, implication, and non-verbal cues.It addresses various aspects of pragmatic theory, including speech acts, conversational implicatures, and politeness strategies, providing readers with tools to better interpret and engage in everyday interactions. Through a blend of theoretical discussion and practical examples, the book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the often unspoken elements of human communication.'Unspoken Understandings'offers a fresh perspective on pragmatics, combining theoretical depth with practical relevance, and appealing to a wide range of readers interested in enhancing their understanding of human communication. |
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| ISBN: | 9781804417461 9781804417478 |
