This book is an attempt to reveal the linguistic relationship between pragmatics and other disciplines which leads to the emergence of new studies incorporating them together. It basically aims at disclosing the basic tenets of the resultant approaches and how they operate. Consequently, this book is thought to be indispensable to researchers interested in tracing how the amalgamation of pragmatics with other disciplines introduces more comprehensive models of analysis which are built on pragmatics and the disciplines integrated with it, like religious analysis, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, lexis, stylistics, rhetoric, and dialectics. In this regard, the resultant approaches include religio-pragmatics, discourse pragmatics, applied pragmatics, lexical pragmatics, pragma-stylistics, rhetorical pragmatics, pragma-dialectics, and strategic maneuvering.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Religiopragmatics: Islamic Perspective
Introduction
Religion
Religion and pragmatics
Linguistic pragmatics
Language and religion
Conclusion
Chapter Two
Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis
Introduction
Pragmatics
Discourse Analysis
Pragmatics versus Discourse Analysis
Context versus Co-text
Trends in Pragmatics
Discourse Pragmatics
Discourse Pragmatics: Frameworks
Speech Acts
Conversational Implicature
Presuppositions
Reference
Politeness
Impoliteness
Discourse Pragmatics and Information Structure
Discourse Pragmatics and Argumentation
Critical Discourse Pragmatics
Conclusions
Chapter Three
Applied Pragmatics: A Theoretical View
Introduction
Applied linguistics
Pragmatics: Main theories
Speech act theory
Cooperative principle and the concept of implicature
Hedges
Pragmatic presupposition
Politeness theories
Applied pragmatics: Pragmatics and other disciplines
Teaching pragmatics
Pragmatic Competence
Pragmatic failure
Pragmatic transfer
Pragmatics in classroom
Pragmatics and Translation
Clinical Pragmatics
Literary pragmatics
Legal Pragmatics
Man-machine Interaction
Contrastive Pragmatics and cross-cultural pragmatics
Conclusion
Chapter Four
Lexical Pragmatics
Introduction
Relevance Theory and Lexical Pragmatics
Relevance Theory
Lexical pragmatics
Varieties of lexical adjustment
Lexical narrowing
Narrowing in Relevance Theory
Broadening
Approximation
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Category Extension
Lexical Blocking
Neologisms and word coinages
Pun like cases
Discourse particles
Conclusions
Chapter Five
Pragmastylistics: The Integration of Pragmatics and Stylistics
Pragmatics, Stylistics, and Pragmastylistics
Foregrounding vs. Automatization
Literary and Non-literary Discourse
Pragmatic Theories Exploited in the Interpretation of Literary Texts
The Interpretation of Literary Texts by Means of Speech Theory
The Interpretation of Literary Texts by Means of Grice's Cooperative Principle
Character-level Interaction and Implicatures
Higher-level Interaction: Narrator-reader Implicature
Assessment of the Contribution of CP to the Interpretation of Literary Discourse
The CP and Symbolism
The Interpretation of Literary Texts by Means of Politeness Theory
Politeness: Narrator and Reader Level
Politeness: Character to Character level
The Structure of Narrative
Schemata
Genre
The Competent Reader
Conclusions
Chapter Six
Basic Tenets of Rhetorical Pragmatics
Rhetoric
Historical Background
Pragmatics and Communicative Intentions
Rhetoric and Dialectic
Rhetoric and Communication
Rhetorical Pragmatics
Leech's Model of Communication
Interpersonal and Textual Rhetoric
The Interpersonal Rhetoric
The Interpersonal Role of the Cooperative Principle
The Interpersonal Role of the Politeness Principle
The Interpersonal Role of the Irony Principle
The Banter Principle
The Textual Rhetoric
The Processibility Principle
The Economy Principle
The Expressivity Principle
Rhetorical Pragmatic Strategies
Rhetoric, Argument and Argumentation
Pragmatic Reasoning of Argument
Pragmatic Structures of Argument
Syllogism
Enthymeme
Argumentative Appeals (Rhetorical triangle)
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Figures of Speech
Tropes (Rhetorical Devices)
Destabilization Tropes
Metaphor
Simile
Irony
Pun
Substitution (Emphasis) Tropes
Rhetorical Questions
Overstatement (Hyperbole)
Understatement (Litotes)
Strategic Maneuvering
Maneuvers involving the same arguments
Maneuvers involving the different arguments
Chapter Seven
The Basic Foundations of Pragma-Dialectic Theory
Introduction
The Development of the Pragma-Dialectical Theory
Components of Pragma-Dialectics
Dialectic
Argumentation
Standpoints
Critical Discussion
The ideal model of a critical discussion
Speech Acts and Pragma-dialectic
Fallacies
Rules of Dialogue
Violations of Rules of Critical Discussion
Application of the pragma-dialectical theory
Conclusion
Chapter Eight
Strategic Maneuvering
Introduction
Pragma-Dialectics
Dialectic, Rhetoric and Strategic Maneuvering
Aspects of Strategic Maneuvering
Parameters in Determining the Strategic Function of Argumentative Maneuvers
Some Modes of Strategic Maneuvering
Persuasive Definitions
Rhetorical Questions
Fallacies as Derailments of Strategic Maneuvering
Persuasive Effects of Strategic Maneuvering
Effect Size Expressions
Two Varieties of Strategic Maneuvers
Maneuvers Involving the Same Arguments
Gain-loss Appeal Framing
Explicit Conclusions
Identification of Information Sources
Argument Completeness
Figurative Versus Literal Expressions
Maneuvers Involving Different Arguments
One-sided Versus Two-sided Messages
Adapting Appeals to Cultural Values
Conclusions
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This book investigates the linguistic connections between the discipline of pragmatics and various other fields of study, exploring how these interdisciplinary links lead to the development of new, hybridized areas of research. It aims to reveal how pragmatic theories, such as speech act theory, politeness theory, and the cooperative principle, are integrated into areas like discourse analysis, applied linguistics, lexical analysis, stylistics, rhetoric, and argumentation theory to solve complex linguistic and real-world communication problems.
- The linguistic interface between pragmatics and religious communication (Religiopragmatics).
- The interdisciplinary relationship between pragmatics and discourse analysis.
- The practical application of pragmatic theories within applied linguistics, including teaching and translation.
- The conceptual integration of pragmatics with lexical semantics to form lexical pragmatics.
- The theoretical convergence of pragmatics with stylistics and rhetoric to analyze literary and persuasive discourse.
- The evolution and application of pragma-dialectical theory in studying argumentation and strategic maneuvering.
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Rhetoric and Communication
Rhetoric does not appear to fit two participants taking turns, rather Ss / Ws are seen as making a presentation to Hs/Rs without expecting mutual communications (Walton, 2007: 17).
Rhetoric does not proceed by question and answer in a logical sequence but it uses continuous exposition by all means of persuasion. One-way communication is designed more to manipulate (influence) than to inform (Smith, 2002).
The classification of language with respect to communication technologies in terms of one-way versus two-way communication leads to four possibilities which are introduced in the table below:
Summary of Chapters
Religiopragmatics: Islamic Perspective: Explores the linguistic and pragmatic aspects within religious communication, focusing on the terminology and ritual formulas used in Islamic contexts.
Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis: Discusses the overlapping nature of pragmatics and discourse analysis, proposing their integration into a unified study of language in social action.
Applied Pragmatics: A Theoretical View: Provides an overview of applied pragmatics as the implementation of pragmatic theories in everyday life, teaching, and other fields like translation and clinical studies.
Lexical Pragmatics: Examines how word meanings are adjusted in context, introducing concepts like lexical narrowing, broadening, and blocking to explain polysemy and semantic change.
Pragmastylistics: The Integration of Pragmatics and Stylistics: Investigates the application of pragmatic theories to the interpretation of literary texts, focusing on concepts like foregrounding and the interest principle.
Basic Tenets of Rhetorical Pragmatics: Addresses the foundational concepts of rhetorical pragmatics, integrating ancient rhetorical modes of persuasion with modern pragmatic communication strategies.
The Basic Foundations of Pragma-Dialectic Theory: Explores the evolution of the pragma-dialectical school, detailing its principles for analyzing critical discussions and the resolution of differences of opinion.
Strategic Maneuvering: Introduces the theory of strategic maneuvering as an extension of the standard pragma-dialectical approach, balancing rhetorical effectiveness with dialectical reasonableness.
Keywords
Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Applied Linguistics, Lexical Pragmatics, Pragmastylistics, Rhetorical Pragmatics, Pragma-dialectic, Speech Acts, Politeness Theory, Strategic Maneuvering, Relevance Theory, Argumentation, Communication, Context, Meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of the book?
The book explores the linguistic integration of pragmatics with diverse academic disciplines, revealing how these connections create new, hybrid fields of research and provide deeper insights into language use.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The central themes include Religiopragmatics, the intersection of pragmatics and discourse analysis, Applied Pragmatics (teaching/translation), Lexical Pragmatics, Pragmastylistics, Rhetorical Pragmatics, and the Pragma-Dialectical theory of argumentation.
What is the primary objective of this work?
The work aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical background on how pragmatic insights inform and solve problems in various interdisciplinary fields, ultimately bridging the gap between theoretical linguistics and practical language application.
Which scientific methods are primarily utilized?
The book utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing upon speech act theory, relevance theory, discourse analysis, and the pragma-dialectical model to evaluate and reconstruct communicative processes.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body treats the practical application of pragmatic theories to everyday problems, the analysis of literary discourse, the mechanisms of lexical adjustment in context, and the strategic design of argumentative discourse.
Which keywords characterize this publication?
The work is characterized by terms such as Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Lexical Pragmatics, Strategic Maneuvering, Politeness Theory, and Argumentation.
How is the "Religiopragmatics" chapter unique?
It uniquely investigates the interface between linguistics and religious data, specifically within a Shiite Muslim community, by analyzing the pragmatic functions of ritual formulas and honorific titles.
What is the "Pragma-Dialectical Theory" explained in the text?
It is a theory of argumentation that combines communicative insights from speech act theory with a critical, dialectical perspective, focusing on how parties resolve differences of opinion through a rule-governed "critical discussion".
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- Fareed Hameed Al-Hindawi (Autor:in), Waleed Ridha H. Al-Juwaid (Autor:in), 2019, Pragmatics Integrated with Other Disciplines, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/457395
