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Pragmatics. Speech Act Theory. Discourse Analysis

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This article provides an overview of three interconnected fields in linguistic study: Pragmatics, Speech Act Theory, and Discourse Analysis. Each of these disciplines goes beyond examining language as a system of rules and instead focuses on how language functions in real-world contexts. Pragmatics explores how context affects meaning, emphasizing the importance of factors like implicature, deixis, and politeness. Speech Act Theory, developed by philosophers J.L. Austin and John Searle, investigates how language is used to perform actions, such as making promises, giving commands, or expressing emotions. Discourse Analysis examines larger units of communication—both spoken and written—to understand how people construct meaning, manage conversational structure, and reflect social power dynamics. Together, these fields provide a comprehensive approach to understanding language as a social tool, highlighting the nuanced ways in which communication shapes and reflects human interaction.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14144461

Authors: Pardayeva Mashhura, Teshaboyeva Nafisa

Institution: Jizzakh branch of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek

Language: English

Topic: Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6967913071

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