Borrow Meaning In Language An Introduction To Semantics And Pragmatics
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Semantics
Author: James R. Hurford
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 1983-04-28
Introduces the major elements of semantics in a simple, step-by-step fashion. Sections of explanation and examples are followed by practice exercises with answers and comment provided.
Analyzing meaning: An introduction to semantics and pragmatics. Third edition
Author: Paul Kroeger
language: en
Publisher: Language Science Press
Release Date: 2022-09-28
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.
Introducing Semantics
Author: Nick Riemer
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2010-03-25
An introduction to the study of meaning in language for undergraduate students.