Section 1

Section 1

1. Semantics vs Pragmatics

   • Semantics
   • Pragmatics

2. Semantic Meaning vs Pragmatic Meaning

   • Semantic meaning
     • Literal meaning
     • Independent of context
     • Dictionary meaning
   • Pragmatic meaning
     • Intended / implied meaning
     • Dependent on context
     • Speaker meaning

3. Semantics vs Pragmatics

   • Semantics: studies meaning in language itself.
   • Pragmatics: studies meaning in real communication.

4. Referent – Reference – Sense

   • Referent: the real object/person in the world.
   • Reference: the relationship between a word and its referent.
   • Sense: the concept or meaning in the mind.

5. Referring Expressions

   • Proper nouns
   • Definite NPs
   • Pronouns
   • Demonstratives

6. Semantics vs Pragmatics

   • Semantics: studies meaning in language itself.
   • Pragmatics: studies meaning in real communication.

7. Semantic Meaning vs Pragmatic Meaning

   • Semantic meaning
     • Literal meaning
     • Independent of context
     • Dictionary meaning
   • Pragmatic meaning
     • Intended / implied meaning
     • Dependent on context
     • Speaker meaning

8. Referent – Reference – Sense

   • Referent: the real object/person in the world
   • Reference: the relationship between a word and its referent.
   • Sense: the concept or meaning in the mind.

9. Referring Expressions

   • Proper nouns
   • Definite NPs
   • Pronouns
   • Demonstratives