The study of pragmatics is about the behaviours that accompany our use of language. It is really about looking at what happens when we go out and use language in our communities, how we carry out conversations, interact socially, listen to people, etc. For example, you might be interested in:

• the language that students use in their social networks;
• the way conversation works;
• our listening behaviours; and
• the way we negotiate meaning within a group.