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Speech Act Theory: New Directions and Applications

by Emma Brown 1,*
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FLCS  2022, 29; 4(1), 29; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20220522
Received: 17 March 2022 / Accepted: 22 April 2022 / Published Online: 22 May 2022
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The title "Speech Act Theory: New Directions and Applications" reflects a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of speech act theory within linguistics and its practical implications across various disciplines. This paper delves into the theoretical advancements made in speech act theory since its inception, examining the contributions of key scholars and the impact of these developments on our understanding of communication. It highlights the integration of speech act theory with cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, and corpus linguistics, showcasing the multifaceted applications of this theory in fields such as legal discourse analysis, political communication, and intercultural studies. The paper argues that speech act theory has become an indispensable tool for analyzing and interpreting human interaction, and it offers new perspectives on the way we conceptualize language use and meaning-making.

Keywords: Speech Act Theory, New Directions, Linguistic Applications, Discourse Analysis, Intercultural Communication.;
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Brown, E. Speech Act Theory: New Directions and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2022, 4, 29. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20220522
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Brown E. Speech Act Theory: New Directions and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2022, 4(1):29. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20220522
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Brown, Emma 2022. "Speech Act Theory: New Directions and Applications" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 4, no.1:29. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20220522
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Brown, E. (2022). Speech Act Theory: New Directions and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 4(1), 29. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20220522

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