17.3089, Qs: Pragmatics of Questions and Assertions

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LINGUIST List: Vol-17-3089. Fri Oct 20 2006. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 17.3089, Qs: Pragmatics of Questions and Assertions

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Date: 18-Oct-2006
From: Agnes Kang < makang at hkucc.hku.hk >
Subject: Pragmatics of Questions and Assertions 

	
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:22:18
From: Agnes Kang < makang at hkucc.hku.hk >
Subject: Pragmatics of Questions and Assertions 
 


Dear all:

We are interested in finding references on semantic/pragmatic approaches to
questions and assertions in English and Chinese. In particular, we are
interested in discussions on the hearer's involvement with these speech
acts, for example, regarding full questions (with subject verb inversion)
and tag questions, as well as studies that discuss both questions and
assertions. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Kind regards,
M. Agnes Kang
University of Hong Kong 

Linguistic Field(s): Pragmatics




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