The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse Markers (Continuum Studies in Theoretical Linguistics, 4) - Softcover

Urgelles-Coll, Miriam

 
9781441172501: The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse Markers (Continuum Studies in Theoretical Linguistics, 4)
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ISBN 10: 1441172505 ISBN 13: 9781441172501
Publisher: Continuum, 2012

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.

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About the Author

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

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Publisher
Continuum
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1441172505
ISBN 13 
9781441172501
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192

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