Pragmatics & Cognition
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Understanding of Contextual Communication
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Pragmatic Analysis of Language Use:
The journal emphasizes the study of how context influences the interpretation of language, including indirect speech acts, metaphor, and irony. - Cognitive Approaches to Language:
Research often incorporates cognitive science perspectives, exploring how language and cognition interact, including studies on children's language acquisition and cognitive processes behind comprehension. - Multimodal Communication:
There is a significant focus on how language interacts with other modalities, such as gesture and visual elements, in conveying meaning. - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Language:
The journal addresses how language varies across cultures and the implications of these variations for intercultural communication and social interaction. - Taboo and Sensitive Language:
Research includes the exploration of taboo language, slurs, and the sociopragmatic aspects of language use, reflecting on how societal norms influence language.
Trending and Emerging
- Intercultural Communication Dynamics:
Research on language variation and the development of temporary norms in intercultural interactions has gained prominence, reflecting a growing interest in how globalization affects communication. - The Role of Non-verbal Communication:
Studies examining gesture, gaze, and other paralinguistic elements in communication are increasingly frequent, emphasizing the multimodal aspects of pragmatic analysis. - Exploration of Taboo Language and Identity,:
There is an emerging focus on taboo language and its implications for identity and societal norms, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ language and reclamation efforts. - Children's Language Development and Pragmatics:
Research on children’s comprehension of complex language features, such as irony and metaphor, is trending, highlighting the cognitive development aspects of language acquisition. - Pragmatics in Digital Communication:
With the rise of digital communication platforms, studies examining the pragmatic implications of online interactions, including memes and other multimodal forms, are becoming more common.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Theories of Language Structure:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional linguistic structures without consideration of cognitive or pragmatic implications, indicating a shift towards more dynamic, context-driven analyses. - Static Discourse Analysis:
Research that treats discourse as a static entity rather than a dynamic, interactive process has become less prevalent, as the field increasingly favors studies that emphasize interaction. - Focus on Isolated Language Features:
There appears to be a waning interest in studies that isolate specific linguistic features without integrating them into broader pragmatic or cognitive frameworks, reflecting a move towards more holistic approaches.
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