Pragmatics consists of the use of language for a variety of communicative purposes, including requesting, advocating, telling stories, refusing, and making comments. Due to the intersectional nature ...

Language change and pragmatics encompass the dynamic evolution of linguistic forms and the contextual factors that shape their usage. Contemporary research highlights how shifts in social interaction, ...

Through conversational interaction, students learn the grammatical and pragmatic conventions for conveying particular communicative intents. They also learn the metacognitive skills of reflecting on ...