How Long to Read Pragmatics and Semantics

How Long Does it Take to Read Pragmatics and Semantics?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Pragmatics and Semantics by Carol A. Kates

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What is the nature of communicative competence? Carol Kates addresses this crucial linguistic question, examining and finally rejecting the rationalistic theory proposed by Noam Chomsky and elaborated by Jerrold J. Katz, among others. She sets forth three reasons why the rationalistic model shoudl be rejected: (1) it has not been supported by empirical tests; (2) it cannot accommodate the pragmatic relation between speaker and sign; and (3) the theory of universal grammar carries with it unacceptable metaphysical implications unless it is interpreted in light of empiricism. Kates proposes an...

How long is Pragmatics and Semantics?

Pragmatics and Semantics by Carol A. Kates is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pragmatics and Semantics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Pragmatics and Semantics aloud.

What Reading Level is Pragmatics and Semantics?

Pragmatics and Semantics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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