Performative Linguistics

Speaking and Translating as Doing Things with Words

Auteurs

• Douglas Robinson

Paramètres

• Pages: 272 pages
• Temps de lecture: 10 heures

• Linguistique

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The book presents a novel distinction between 'constative' and 'performative' linguistics, building on Austin's theories to enhance understanding of linguistic methodologies. It posits that constative linguistics seeks to abstract language as a sign system, whereas performative linguistics examines the practical use of language in context. Robinson further applies this framework to the act of translation, testing his hypothesis to reveal insights into how language functions in varying speech situations.

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• Année de publication: 2002
• Reliure: (rigide)