Sandrine Zufferey Bücher

Focusing on the intersection of pragmatics and language acquisition, this book delves into contemporary research topics and challenges in the field. It emphasizes innovative experimental designs and methodologies that readers can apply to their own studies. Key discussions include the cognitive and social dimensions of pragmatic competence, as well as the nuances of acquiring pragmatics in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders and in second language learners. This resource is essential for advanced students pursuing studies in these areas.

An accessible and thorough introduction to implicatures, a key topic in pragmatics. It will appeal to students and teachers in linguistics, applied linguistics, psychology and sociology, who are interested in how language is used for communication, and how children and second language learners develop pragmatic skills.