EKIA2003 Pragmatics 1 (5 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Introduction to central topics of study in the field of pragmatics, including deixis, implicature, presupposition, speech acts, and politeness. Key theories and research methods in the field.
Completion methods
Self-study: written assignment.
Assessment details
Quality of written assignment
- understanding of topics in the field of study as reflected in accuracy and depth of discussion
- ability to explain concepts and approaches in a clear and coherent way using illustrative examples
- ability to analyse given samples of linguistic data
- ability to write grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate text
Learning outcomes
After completing this self-study unit, the student will be able to
- show an understanding of the most important topics of study in pragmatics
- explain key concepts used to describe these topics
- critically discuss central theories and approaches in the field
- apply theoretical knowledge to analysis of language in use
- show an understanding of the most important topics of study in pragmatics
- explain key concepts used to describe these topics
- critically discuss central theories and approaches in the field
- apply theoretical knowledge to analysis of language in use
Description of prerequisites
EKIP2001 (or EKIP203) Introduction to language study.
Study materials
Instructions for the assignment are provided in Moodle.
Literature
- Archer, D. Aijmer, K. Wichmann, A. (2012). Pragmatics: an advanced resource book for students. New York: Routledge.; ISBN 978-0-415-49787-9
- Birner, Betty (2013). Introduction to Pragmatics. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.; ISBN 978-1-4051-7583-8
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English