Discourse-pragmatic variation and change: theory, innovations, contact

" Discourse-pragmatic markers are central to everyday language, yet many aspects of their use and functions remain elusive or under-investigated. Bringing together a global team of leading scholars, this volume presents a representative showcase of work currently being conducted in the field of...

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Other Authors: Peterson, Elizabeth (Editor), Hiltunen, Turo ca. 20./21. Jh (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York Cambridge University Press 2022
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Summary:" Discourse-pragmatic markers are central to everyday language, yet many aspects of their use and functions remain elusive or under-investigated. Bringing together a global team of leading scholars, this volume presents a representative showcase of work currently being conducted in the field of discourse-pragmatic variation and change, including investigations of features such as uh/um, please, sentence-final is all, and discourse-pragmatic features from a number of languages. The book emphasizes that not only have researchers answered the call to address complex issues such as cross-linguistic reliability, extending research across languages, and expanding and improving on methods and analysis, but that they continue to address perennial questions in the field of language variation and change. With sections on theoretical and methodological issues, innovative variables, and language contact situations, the volume offers a robust overview of best practices for both new and experienced researchers"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xxviii, 332 Seiten Diagramme
ISBN:9781108836203

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