This journal publishes research on the pragmatic functions of language in various contexts, including embodied actions in workplaces, online interactions, cross-linguistic communication, and the interpretation of meaning. Articles explore how language is used to negotiate relationships, take stances, and achieve social actions, often through detailed analysis of conversational data and theoretical discussions on meaning and interpretation.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Artificial IntelligenceQ1
Linguistics and LanguageQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Language & LinguisticsLinguistics
Scopus Categories
Artificial IntelligenceLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesSyntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationLinguistic Variation and Morphology