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The pragmatics of headlines. Central issues and future research avenues.
- Source :
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Journal of Pragmatics . Mar2024, Vol. 222, p17-22. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Despite their central role in mediated linguistic communication, headlines have not been a prime topic of linguistic pragmatics. However, not only may pragmatic notions and categories prove useful for a comprehensive account of strategies of headline communication, headlines may also provide interesting test cases for current pragmatic debates. In this editorial, I provide a short overview of previous pragmatic research into headlines, sketch the relevance of headline studies for current research trends in pragmatics, and emphasize the need for a more systematic pragmatic approach to headline communication. Finally, I introduce the four research papers which make up this virtual special issue, providing short summaries of their main findings and clarifying their contribution to the topic of the special issue. • Headlines play a central role in mediated linguistic communication. • Linguistic pragmatics may contribute to a more consistent and more comprehensive understanding of headline communication. • Headlines provide interesting test cases for current pragmatic debates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HEADLINES
*PRAGMATICS
*DECEPTION
*IMPLICIT learning
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03782166
- Volume :
- 222
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Pragmatics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175523308
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pragma.2024.01.006