Abstract: This paper is an attempt at discourse analysis of a Kiswahili discourse. It aims at analyzing the discourse from a pragmatic approach and focuses on the study of pragmatic notions such as reference, presupposition, implicature, and inference.
Key words: Context, reference, presupposition, implicature, and inference.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INRODUCTION
- Theoretical Background on general pragmatics
- Pragmatics: Quid?
- Context
- Context models
- Literary Pragmatics
- Methodology
- Discussion and results
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the use of Kiswahili in Bukavu media, focusing on the discourse of a local radio journalist. The primary objective is to analyze the journalist's language through the lens of pragmatics, examining concepts like reference, presupposition, implicature, and inference.
- The role of context in interpreting language
- Pragmatic notions like reference, presupposition, implicature, and inference
- The application of pragmatic theories to literary communication
- The use of Kiswahili as a media language in Bukavu
- The interplay between language and context in the production and interpretation of discourse
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the context and purpose of the paper, which is to analyze a piece of discourse from a local radio station in Bukavu, examining how journalists use Kiswahili in the media. The second chapter delves into the theoretical background of pragmatics, defining the field, exploring the importance of context, and introducing the concept of context models. It also discusses the emergence of literary pragmatics as a distinct field of study. The methodology section outlines the research approach used to analyze the chosen discourse, including recording and transcription techniques.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper primarily focuses on the concepts of pragmatics, discourse analysis, and Kiswahili as a media language. Key terms include context, reference, presupposition, implicature, inference, and literary pragmatics. The study also examines the use of deictic expressions, linguistic context, and the role of the listener in interpreting the discourse.
- Quote paper
- Bonaventure Muzigirwa (Author), 2010, A Pragmatic Treatment Of Bukavu Media Kiswahili, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/200642
