Dialogue and culture /:

The volume deals with the relationship between language, dialogue, human nature and culture by focusing on an approach that considers culture to be a crucial component of dialogic interaction. Part I refers to the so-called 'language instinct debate' between nativists and empiricists and i...

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Other Authors: Grein, Marion, 1966-, Weigand, Edda
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2007.
Series:Dialogue studies ; v. 1.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:The volume deals with the relationship between language, dialogue, human nature and culture by focusing on an approach that considers culture to be a crucial component of dialogic interaction. Part I refers to the so-called 'language instinct debate' between nativists and empiricists and introduces a mediating position that regards language and dialogue as determined by both human nature and culture. This sets the framework for the contributions of Part II which propose varying theoretical positions on how to address the ways in which culture influences dialogue. Part III presents more empiric.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 262 pages :)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789027291271
9027291276
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