Academics Materials

Conversational Principle, Maxims and Implicature

A speaker and a hearer are guided by some “conversational principles” in order to make the right references and interpret…

3 years ago

The Role of Presuppositions in Communication

In this article we shall be looking more at how presupposition is based on shared assumption between speaker and hearer…

3 years ago

Unlocking Communication: Understanding Inference and Reference

Ever wondered how we grasp meanings beyond words? Join us as we delve into inference and reference, two key concepts…

3 years ago

Introduction to Deixis: How Context Shapes Communication

Ever wondered how we communicate so effectively despite constantly changing contexts? Join us as we delve into deixis, a key…

3 years ago

The Concept of Tact

Have you ever struggled to deliver a difficult message without causing offense? In this article, we delve into the concept…

3 years ago

The Context of Pragmatics in the Language use

Language use in this article will definitely refer to the use of linguistic codes (words) in the Context of Pragmatics…

3 years ago

History of Pragmatics. Understanding Context in Language

Join us as we delve into the fascinating history of pragmatics, a crucial branch of linguistics that explores how context…

3 years ago

MEANING AND SCOPE OF PRAGMATICS

Quite a number of language scholars have defined pragmatics, which are of interest to us in this study. These definitions…

3 years ago

Theories of Unequal Exchange

Arghiri Emmanuel's theory of unequal exchange, was somehow an analysis of the deteriorating terms of trade for the less developed…

3 years ago

Dependency Development

Dependency development is an area of dependency theory which analyses the export of primary resources from resource-rich but industry-poor countries

3 years ago