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What is the Cooperative Principle?
What is the Cooperative Principle?
A mode of interaction for successful communication developed by Paul Grice.
What does the Cooperative Principle assume about communication?
What does the Cooperative Principle assume about communication?
That we, and the people we are talking to, will be conversationally cooperative to achieve mutual conversational ends.
When does conversational cooperation work?
When does conversational cooperation work?
Even when we are not being cooperative socially.
What are the four maxims of the Cooperative Principle?
What are the four maxims of the Cooperative Principle?
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What is the maxim of quality?
What is the maxim of quality?
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What is the maxim of quantity?
What is the maxim of quantity?
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What is the maxim of relation?
What is the maxim of relation?
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What does the Cooperative Principle show about human communication?
What does the Cooperative Principle show about human communication?
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What is the maxim of manner?
What is the maxim of manner?
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What is the primary function of language according to modern linguistic theory?
What is the primary function of language according to modern linguistic theory?
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How is human language different from animal communication?
How is human language different from animal communication?
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What is the essence of human communication?
What is the essence of human communication?
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What does understanding how languages work as a separate system help to gain?
What does understanding how languages work as a separate system help to gain?
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What is pragmatics?
What is pragmatics?
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What is communication according to the Cooperative Principle?
What is communication according to the Cooperative Principle?
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What mode of interaction must be obeyed in order to communicate successfully?
What mode of interaction must be obeyed in order to communicate successfully?
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What is meant by 'what is said' and 'what is meant'?
What is meant by 'what is said' and 'what is meant'?
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What is the goal of communication?
What is the goal of communication?
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Paul Grice developed the Cooperative Principle as a mode of interaction for successful ______
Paul Grice developed the Cooperative Principle as a mode of interaction for successful ______
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When we communicate, we assume that we and the people we are talking to will be conversationally ______
When we communicate, we assume that we and the people we are talking to will be conversationally ______
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Grice's Cooperative Principle is a set of ______ that are expected in conversations
Grice's Cooperative Principle is a set of ______ that are expected in conversations
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The Cooperative Principle works even when we are not being cooperative ______
The Cooperative Principle works even when we are not being cooperative ______
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The maxim of ______ requires speakers to tell the truth
The maxim of ______ requires speakers to tell the truth
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According to Grice, speakers should be as informative as required, neither saying more nor less than required; this is known as the maxim of ______
According to Grice, speakers should be as informative as required, neither saying more nor less than required; this is known as the maxim of ______
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The maxim of ______ requires speakers to be relevant to the topic of discussion
The maxim of ______ requires speakers to be relevant to the topic of discussion
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The maxim of ______ requires speakers to avoid ambiguity and be direct and straightforward
The maxim of ______ requires speakers to avoid ambiguity and be direct and straightforward
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The Cooperative Principle is an example showing how human communication is governed by general ______
The Cooperative Principle is an example showing how human communication is governed by general ______
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According to linguistic handbooks, human language is contrasted to ______ communication
According to linguistic handbooks, human language is contrasted to ______ communication
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The essence of human communication lies not in 'what is said', but on 'what is ______'
The essence of human communication lies not in 'what is said', but on 'what is ______'
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Understanding how languages work as a separate system such as phonology, syntax or morphology helps to gain an in-depth knowledge of language from a ______ view
Understanding how languages work as a separate system such as phonology, syntax or morphology helps to gain an in-depth knowledge of language from a ______ view
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Within the field of linguistics in general, pragmatics is a study precisely about how people communicate using the so-called 'natural' ______
Within the field of linguistics in general, pragmatics is a study precisely about how people communicate using the so-called 'natural' ______
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Communication is a cooperative activity, and when two or more people are communicating, it is in both their interests to make the communication go as smoothly as possible in order to achieve their mutual ______
Communication is a cooperative activity, and when two or more people are communicating, it is in both their interests to make the communication go as smoothly as possible in order to achieve their mutual ______
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In order to communicate successfully, a certain mode of ______ must be obeyed
In order to communicate successfully, a certain mode of ______ must be obeyed
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The primary and fundamental function of language, according to modern linguistic theory, is ______
The primary and fundamental function of language, according to modern linguistic theory, is ______
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One linguistic form could convey one meaning in one specific context, and yet another in a different ______
One linguistic form could convey one meaning in one specific context, and yet another in a different ______
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Pragmatics is a study precisely about how people communicate using the so-called 'natural' language, and how to ______ and interpret meaning in context
Pragmatics is a study precisely about how people communicate using the so-called 'natural' language, and how to ______ and interpret meaning in context
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Paul Grice developed the Cooperative Principle as a mode of interaction for successful communication
Paul Grice developed the Cooperative Principle as a mode of interaction for successful communication
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The Cooperative Principle is a set of norms that are expected in conversations
The Cooperative Principle is a set of norms that are expected in conversations
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The maxim of quality requires speakers to be as informative as required
The maxim of quality requires speakers to be as informative as required
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The maxim of relation requires speakers to be relevant to the topic of discussion
The maxim of relation requires speakers to be relevant to the topic of discussion
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The Cooperative Principle only works when people are being socially cooperative
The Cooperative Principle only works when people are being socially cooperative
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Human communication is not governed by general principles according to the Cooperative Principle
Human communication is not governed by general principles according to the Cooperative Principle
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Pragmatics is the study of how people communicate using 'natural' language
Pragmatics is the study of how people communicate using 'natural' language
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The essence of human communication lies in 'what is said'
The essence of human communication lies in 'what is said'
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There are five maxims in the Cooperative Principle
There are five maxims in the Cooperative Principle
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Is the primary and fundamental function of language according to modern linguistic theory assumed to be communication?
Is the primary and fundamental function of language according to modern linguistic theory assumed to be communication?
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Understanding how languages work as a separate system such as phonology, syntax or morphology is sufficient for successful communication.
Understanding how languages work as a separate system such as phonology, syntax or morphology is sufficient for successful communication.
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Pragmatics is a study about how people communicate using 'unnatural' language.
Pragmatics is a study about how people communicate using 'unnatural' language.
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Cooperative Principle assumes that communication is not a cooperative activity.
Cooperative Principle assumes that communication is not a cooperative activity.
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The maxim of relevance requires speakers to be relevant to the topic of discussion.
The maxim of relevance requires speakers to be relevant to the topic of discussion.
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The essence of human communication lies only in 'what is said'.
The essence of human communication lies only in 'what is said'.
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The maxim of quantity requires speakers to be as informative as required.
The maxim of quantity requires speakers to be as informative as required.
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Grice's Cooperative Principle is based on a set of rules that are expected in conversations.
Grice's Cooperative Principle is based on a set of rules that are expected in conversations.
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Human language is not contrasted to animal communication in linguistic handbooks.
Human language is not contrasted to animal communication in linguistic handbooks.
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Study Notes
The Cooperative Principle
- Assumes communication is a cooperative activity between participants.
- Participants mutually strive for successful communication to attain shared goals.
- Cooperation is essential for smooth communication.
Maxims of the Cooperative Principle
- Quality: Truthfulness - speakers are expected to tell the truth and not make false statements .
- Quantity: Informativeness - speakers should be as informative as required, neither saying more nor less than needed.
- Relation: Relevance - speakers should stay on topic and provide relevant information.
- Manner: Clarity - speakers should avoid ambiguity, be clear, direct, and easy to understand.
Communication and Language
- The primary function of language is communication.
- Human communication is different from animal communication, as it involves meaning beyond signal transmission.
- Understanding language as a separate system (phonology, syntax, morphology) provides an in-depth view of language.
- Pragmatics is the study of how people use language in context to understand meaning.
- "What is said" refers to the literal meaning of words, while "what is meant" encompasses the intended meaning.
- The goal of communication is achieving understanding between participants.
- The essence of human communication lies in 'what is meant', not just 'what is said'.
Key Points
- Communication requires a shared understanding of the Cooperative Principle and its maxims.
- Violations of the Cooperative Principle can create misunderstandings.
- The Cooperative Principle underscores the importance of social norms in successful communication.
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