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3.5 Activity. Pragmatics
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Pragmatics is a key area of linguistics that explores how context influences meaning in communication. Understanding pragmatics helps us interpret how people use language in real-life situations, beyond the literal meanings of words. In this activity, you will watch a video introducing key concepts in pragmatics and answer the accompanying questions. This will allow you to reflect on how speakers convey meaning through context, tone, and social norms, and how these elements shape effective communication.

Learning objective: 

To analyze the concepts of pragmatics focusing on how meaning is conveyed beyond literal interpretations.

Instructions: 

1. Read and take notes from the following article:

    Pragmatics

2. Once you have analyzed the information, watch the video “Pragmatics: Crash Course Linguistics”, where you will answer questions about the topic throughout the video. This activity will be automatically graded, and the score will be reflected in the gradebook.

Additional note:

Complete the activity within the date specified in the activity schedule.
Product to be delivered:

Interactive video

Evaluation criteria:

Criteria
	

Score

    Correct answers to the questions.

	

100%

Total
	

100%

Resources: 

    Crash Course. (2020, 16 de octubre). Pragmatics: Crash Course Linguistics #6. [Video]. YouTube. https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPwpk-YgvjQ 
    Panevová, J. (n.d.). Pragmatics. Charles University. https://ufal.mff.cuni.cz/~hana/teaching/ling1/08-pragmatics.pdf
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What is pragmatics? 

The study of meaning in context


How does context help us understand sarcasm?
It allows us to recognize contradictions between words and intent

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Why is the caption “Look at all these ducks, there are at least ten” humorous?

Because it states an obvious fact in an unexpected way

How can relevance be used to mislead people?
By suggesting a connection that doesn’t actually exist


What is implicature?

When meaning is suggested rather than directly stated


Which of the following is an example of indirect speech for politeness?

“It’s really cold in here.”


Which of these is a strategy used by languages to indicate politeness?


What are the two main conversational styles discussed in the video?


High-involvement and high-considerateness styles


How does turn-taking vary across cultures?

Some cultures allow more overlap, while others leave more silence


Why is conversation compared to baking a cake?

Because both involve teamwork and context to create meaning