Pragmatics and Society
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Dialogue on Language in Context
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Pragmatics Research:
The journal emphasizes research that integrates insights from linguistics, sociology, anthropology, and communication studies to provide a holistic view of language use in society. - Contextual Analysis of Communication:
It explores how context influences language use, including the social, cultural, and situational factors that affect communicative behavior. - Focus on Identity and Power Dynamics:
There is a consistent focus on how language reflects and constructs identities and power relations within various societal frameworks. - Politeness and Social Norms:
Research often addresses the role of politeness strategies in communication, examining how social norms shape interaction patterns in different cultures. - Health Communication:
The journal features studies on health-related discourse, particularly how pragmatic approaches can improve communication in medical contexts. - Cultural Pragmatics:
It investigates how cultural factors influence pragmatic meanings and practices, contributing to the understanding of cross-cultural communication.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Communication and Social Media:
There is a growing focus on how language is used in digital contexts, particularly on social media platforms, exploring issues like identity, politeness, and conflict in online interactions. - Health Discourse in Crisis Contexts:
Recent studies emphasize health communication during crises (e.g., COVID-19), examining how pragmatic strategies can enhance clarity and effectiveness in public health messaging. - Multimodal Communication:
Emerging research on multimodal interaction highlights the importance of visual and other non-verbal elements in communication, reflecting a broader understanding of how people convey meaning. - Cross-Cultural Pragmatics:
An increasing number of studies are dedicated to cross-cultural comparisons, investigating how different cultural backgrounds influence pragmatic norms and communication styles. - Identity Work in Discourse:
Research exploring identity construction through discourse is on the rise, particularly in contexts of migration, gender, and social media, indicating a heightened interest in the intersection of language and identity.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Speech Act Theory:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers strictly adhering to traditional speech act theory, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary frameworks that consider the complexities of interaction beyond mere speech acts. - Formal Linguistic Approaches:
Research employing highly formalized linguistic approaches appears to be less prevalent, as the journal increasingly favors studies that apply pragmatic analysis to real-world contexts. - Static Models of Communication:
The decline of static models that do not account for dynamic interactional contexts indicates a growing preference for approaches that emphasize the fluidity and adaptability of language in social interactions.
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