TY - GEN AU - Kroeger,Paul R. TI - Analyzing meaning : An introduction to semantics and pragmatics. Second corrected and slightly revised edition SN - zenodo.2538330 PY - 2019///0206 CY - Berlin PB - Language Science Press KW - Semantics & pragmatics KW - bicssc KW - Linguistics N1 - Open Access N2 - 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 UR - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/25241/1/1004853.pdf UR - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/25241/1/1004853.pdf UR - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/25241/1/1004853.pdf UR - https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/32313 ER -