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TEFL

550

Language Pragmatics

3 cr

Same as TAFL 550. Prerequisite: TEFL 501.
Definition of pragmatics. Relation of pragmatics to semantics, syntax and sociolinguistics. Speech act theory. Directness and indirectness. The Cooperative Principle, principles of politeness, Relevance Theory. Cross-linguistic/cultural application. Relevance to language teaching.

 

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