Linguistics: Pragmatics 2
About
The course provides an overview of pragmatic theories, theories of meaning and communication that go beyond semantics, and their relation to related scientific fields. The course covers the history of pragmatics, basic concepts and theories, their applications, and pragmatic analysis practice. Selected areas of Pragmatics and theories are presented in more detail than in the corresponding course at the undergraduate level. Furthermore, the course aims to provide skills in pragmatic analysis of language use based on authentic language examples (written and spoken).
Prerequisites and selection
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Facilities
For those who study the course on campus, teaching takes place in the Faculty of Humanities' premises in central Gothenburg. Renströmsgatan 6.
For those who study the course remotely, teaching takes place online.
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Exchange opportunities
There are also opportunities to study abroad for students on freestanding courses. Within the humanities, you can choose to go on an educational student exchange.
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The course is mainly taught by means of lectures, seminars, workshops and project work (or equivalent).
