The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse Markers: Continuum Studies in Theoretical Linguistics - Couverture rigide

Urgelles-Coll, Dr Miriam

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1441195505 ISBN 13 : 9781441195500

Editeur : Continuum Publishing Corporation, 2010

Synopsis

Examining the syntax and semantics of discourse markers, this book employs a syntactic approach to describe discourse markers in Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG), relevant in a theory of discourse because it provides a framework in which all levels of grammar can be integrated. Since discourse markers operate at discourse level, a well developed discourse theory is required - in this case, Segmented Discourse Representation Theory (SDRT) is adopted. During the course of the book, Minimal Recourse Semantics is explained as it provides an integration of HPSG and SDRT. The approach described is exemplified with an analysis of 'anyway'. This book provides a detailed overview of research on discourse markers covering different areas of linguistics: from a discourse analysis point of view, to a Relevance Theory perspective going through a computational linguistics approach. Containing a precise summary of HPSG and the recently developed SDRT, it will be of great interest to researchers in semantics, pragmatics, grammar and discourse analysis.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr Miriam Urgelles-Coll is an Associate Lecturer at Middlesex University, UK

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Continuum Publishing Corporation
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1441195505
• ISBN 13: 9781441195500
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie