02515oam 22005173 450 991031833430332120240104174307.097839611013683961101361https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2538330(CKB)4100000007992690(OCoLC)on1051782444(ScCtBLL)6eba08e7-8c38-489c-894a-8c19d3c0f195(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/35961(Perlego)2329481(oapen)doab35961(oapen)doab32313(EXLCZ)99410000000799269020190428h20192019 fy 0engurm|#---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAnalyzing meaning an introduction to semantics and pragmatics /Paul R. KroegerSecond corrected and slightly revised edition.Language Science Press2019Berlin, Germany :Language Science Press,[2019]©20191 online resource (xiiv, 482 pages) PDF, digital file(s)Textbooks in language sciences ;59783961101375 396110137X Includes bibliographical references and indexes.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.LinguisticsSemanticsLinguisticsPragmaticsLinguisticsSemantics.LinguisticsPragmatics.401.43Kroeger Paul1952-622566UkMaJRUBOOK9910318334303321Analyzing meaning1945445UNINA