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

Urgelles-Coll, Miriam

ISBN 10: 1441172505 / ISBN 13: 9781441172501

Published by Continuum, 2012

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Title: The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse ...

Publisher: Continuum

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: book

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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...

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