Differences between Semantics and Pragmatics.

Differences between Semantics and Pragmatics.

1. Semantics

   • The study of meaning that is used for understanding human expression through language
     • Semantics is focused only in the meaning
       • The content is independent of the context
         • Semantics is determined by the rules of the language.
           • Literal meaning is assumed without reference to any particular context of utterance

2. Pragmatics

   • It studies the ways in which content contributes to meaning
     • Pragmatics focuses about how people use language
       • Social language skills that people use in our daily interactions with others
         • The content depends upon the conntext
           • It is focused in what a speaker means or intens
             • No literal meaning is assumed by pragmatics