In this paper we propose a model of human sentence processing that is based on Optimality Theory (OT). In contrast to most other OT approaches to language processing, we use constraints from OT semantics rather than OT syntax to explain on-line comprehension. We illustrate the workings of our model by investigating the processing of coordinated structures. The psycholinguistic evidence that is ...

<p><em>A textbook is developed to provide language input for learners. The should contain appropriate use assist learners be able communicate effectively from the communicative competence perspective which focuses on pragmatics. For this reason, present study attempts investigate speech act presentation in a local English metapragmatic, sociopragmatic, and pragmalinguistics point of...

Digitization causes fundamental shifts in economy and society. These changes will go in line with significant changes of corporate core competencies as well as the skills and capabilities of employees. Due to the increasing pace of technological development in production and service processes as well as the ongoing trend to automation classic educational approaches will no longer suffice to ens...

This research analyzed the types of commissive act in a thrilled movie entitled “Fractured”. The data were acts utterances movie. observed by using observational and non-participatory technique. Therefore, researchers watched to get data. used pragmatics identity method competence equalizing analyze equalized with theory proposed Searle Vanderveken (1985). findings discovered 15 showed Threaten...

Abstract Objective: Discourse analysis is one of the clinical methods commonly used to assess language ability individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, majority published analytic frameworks are not geared for highlighting pragmatic aspect discourse deficits in acquired disorders, except those designed quantifying conversational samples. This study aimed examine how competence im...