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Language meaning is often shaped by context, intention, and shared understanding beyond literal expression. The study of pragmatics reveals how speakers use language to achieve communicative goals and interpret implied meanings. Pragmatics and Language Use examines concepts such as speech acts, implicature, deixis, and politeness theory. The book discusses how context influences interpretation and how meaning emerges dynamically in conversation. It also highlights crosscultural variations in pragmatic behavior. Integrating theoretical models with realworld dialogues, it provides readers with tools to analyze how language functions in social interaction.

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Julieta A. Sumague finished Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting at University of the East, Recto, Manila, Philippines in 1982. She completed her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), major in English at Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) San Pablo City Campus, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines in the year 2013. At present, she is an Associate Professor I and teaching in the College of Business, Administration, and Accountancy. She teaches Methods of Research, On-the-Job Training, Business Report Writing, and Fundamentals of Accounting. She was the former Implementing Research Unit Head in CBAA department, where her major roles were assisting the Associate Dean of the college in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of research programs and activities, including in-house review for the faculty members, evaluation and reporting of research accomplishment as well as the management of various research being conducted by the students. Currently, she is the Coordinator of the Gender and Development (GAD) in the department. She attended seminars, conferences, trainings, and workshops in research and communication. She was invited as Research Evaluator, Coordinator, and Facilitator in her campus and other campuses in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. She is also a member of different organizations in the Philippines.

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