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

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"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
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eng
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1 online resource
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  • Foundational concepts
  • Word meanings
  • Implicature
  • Compositional semantics
  • Modals, conditionals, and causation
  • Tense & aspect
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9783961100347
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Analyzing meaning : an introduction to semantics and pragmatics
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Analyzing meaning
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an introduction to semantics and pragmatics
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Paul R. Kroeger
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eng
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"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
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1952-
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Kroeger, Paul
LC call number
P325
LC item number
.K69eb
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  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
  • indexes
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  • Textbooks in language sciences
  • Open textbook library
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5
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  • Semantics
  • Discourse analysis
  • Context (Linguistics)
  • Linguistics
  • Language and languages
  • Context (Linguistics)
  • Discourse analysis
  • Language and languages
  • Linguistics
  • Semantics
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Analyzing meaning : an introduction to semantics and pragmatics, Paul R. Kroeger
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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online resource
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mixed
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text
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rdacontent
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Foundational concepts -- Word meanings -- Implicature -- Compositional semantics -- Modals, conditionals, and causation -- Tense & aspect
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unknown
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1 online resource
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online
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9783961100347
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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illustrations
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Updated irregularly.
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remote
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(OCoLC)1044757304
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Analyzing meaning : an introduction to semantics and pragmatics, Paul R. Kroeger
Publication
Distribution
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Foundational concepts -- Word meanings -- Implicature -- Compositional semantics -- Modals, conditionals, and causation -- Tense & aspect
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource
Form of item
online
Isbn
9783961100347
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations
Publication frequency
Updated irregularly.
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)1044757304

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