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Interpretation and understanding /

Our species has been hunting for meaning ever since we departed from our cousins in the evolutionary tree. We developed sophisticated forms of communication. Yet, as much as they can convey meaning and foster understanding, they can also hide meaning and prevent comprehension. Indeed, we can never b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Dascal, Marcelo
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub., ©2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Interpretation and Understanding; Title page; LCC page; Contents; Foreword; Part I: Theorizing; Chapter 1 Pragmatics and communicative intentions; Chapter 2 Conversational relevance; Chapter 3 Strategies of understanding; Chapter 4 Two modes of understanding; Chapter 5 Individual and collective intentions; Chapter 6 How does a connective work? Between semantics and pragmatics: The two types of 'but'
  • 'aval' and 'ela'; Chapter 7 Commitment and involvement; Chapter 8 Cues, clues, and context; Chapter 9 Models of interpretation; Part II: Applying.