Pragmatics and Corpus Linguistics: Examining Language Use
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This exam investigates pragmatics within corpus linguistics, focusing on language use in context. Understanding these dynamics advances insights into communicative functions and language theory.
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Exam Details
Duration: 50 minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction To Pragmatics, Basic Corpus Linguistics, Language Contextual Analysis
Key Topics
- Pragmatics
- Language Use
- Speech Acts
- Corpus-Based Research
Learning Outcomes
- Explain Pragmatic Concepts
- Analyze Language Use
- Discuss Implicature
- Relate Findings To Communicative Functions
Full Description
This exam centers on pragmatics within the realm of corpus linguistics. It considers how language is used in specific contexts, emphasizing the relationship between language forms and communicative functions.
The study of pragmatics is essential for unraveling subtleties in language use, including implicature, speech acts, and politeness strategies. Corpus-based research expands understanding of these phenomena across diverse contexts.
Candidates will be assessed on their understanding of pragmatic concepts and their application in corpus analysis, including the ability to discuss environmental factors influencing language use.
Candidates are encouraged to draw on corpora examples to illustrate pragmatic interpretations and their relevance to broader linguistic studies.
Sample Questions
- How does corpus analysis enhance the understanding of speech acts and their functions?
- Can you provide an example of how context influences language use in pragmatic analysis?
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