English as a Contact Language
- 406 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
This book highlights the complexity of contact-induced language change throughout the history of English.
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Esta serie profundiza en las complejidades del idioma inglés, explorando sus formas contemporáneas e históricas a través de una rigurosa investigación empírica. Ofrece contribuciones teóricas y descriptivas para comprender las variedades nacionales e internacionales del inglés, tanto escritas como habladas. La colección abarca una amplia gama de temas, desde la sintaxis y la fonología hasta la pragmática y la sociolingüística, atrayendo a una audiencia global deseosa de profundas perspectivas lingüísticas.
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Grammatical Variation in British English Dialects
- 230 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
This book delves into the grammatical variations across British English dialects, utilizing real speech data gathered from more than thirty counties. It highlights the unique linguistic features and patterns present in different regions, providing insights into the diversity of English as spoken in Britain. The exploration is grounded in authentic examples, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts interested in the nuances of dialectal grammar.
British or American English?
- 360 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
Speakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions such as: •Who lives on a street, and who lives in a street? •Who takes a bath, and who has a bath? •Who says Neither do I, and who says Nor do I? •After 'thank you', who says Not at all and who says You're welcome? •Whose team are on the ball, and whose team isn't? Containing extensive quotations from real-life English on both sides of the Atlantic, collected over the past twenty years, this is a clear and highly organized guide to the differences - and the similarities - between the grammar of British and American speakers. Written for those with no prior knowledge of linguistics, it shows how these grammatical differences are linked mainly to particular words, and provides an accessible account of contemporary English in use.
Parentheticals in Spoken English
- 260 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
This book investigates the prosodic phrasing of parentheticals in spoken English and implications for a theory of the syntax-prosody interface.
Infinitival Complement Clauses in English
- 276 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
This study, the first in the series Studies in English Language, is concerned with the functional and communicative foundations of English grammar, and takes as its specific focus the study of infinitival complement clauses. Much of the illustrative material is taken from the Survey of English Usage at University College London. The work draws on a large amount of data from spontaneous speech, and provides a close analysis of numerous examples in their authentic discourse context. It is based on the assumption that syntactic structures are closely connected with, and partly determined by, conventions of human discourse and the speaker's or writer's desire to express meaning efficiently. The ample documentation will appeal to those interested in the structure of modern British English. For those interested in syntactic theory and discourse, this is an empirical contribution to the debate on discourse-based approaches to functional syntax.
Focusing on the production and comprehension of noun phrases in English, this study delves into the intricacies of language structure. It explores the cognitive processes involved in generating and interpreting these phrases, offering insights into both linguistic theory and practical application. Through detailed analysis, the book aims to enhance understanding of how noun phrases function within communication, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.
The English Noun Phrase
- 394 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
Exploring the diverse structures of noun phrases, this study delves into binominal phrases, possessive constructions, and discontinuous noun phrases. It examines how these forms are produced and understood, highlighting the complexity that defies strict linguistic categorization. By emphasizing the interplay between form, meaning, and usage, the book argues for a broader perspective that includes communicative, pragmatic, and cognitive factors. Through authentic examples, it provides fresh insights into noun phrases and challenges conventional linguistic classification.
This guide offers a comprehensive approach to the creation and analysis of linguistic corpora, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced researchers. It covers essential methodologies, tools, and techniques for collecting and processing language data, along with practical examples to enhance understanding. The focus on step-by-step instructions ensures that readers can effectively apply the concepts to their own linguistic studies, fostering a deeper appreciation for language patterns and usage in various contexts.
Signalling Nouns in English
- 304 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
The first book-length treatment of signalling nouns in academic English that combines discourse and corpus-based approaches.
Richly illustrated throughout with textual analyses, this book challenges widely held beliefs about grammatical complexity, academic writing, and linguistic change in English. This important new work will be of interest to discourse analysts, sociolinguists, and applied linguists, as well as descriptive linguists and historical linguists.
English in the Southern United States
- 260 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
This 2003 volume, written by a team of experts, many of them internationally known, provides a broad overview of the foundations of and research on language variation in the southern United States. Central themes, issues and topics of scholarly investigation and debate figure prominently throughout the volume.
Constructional Change in English
Developments in Allomorphy, Word Formation, and Syntax
- 248 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Combining construction grammar with advanced corpus-based methodology, this work offers an innovative approach to studying language change. It explores how linguistic structures evolve over time, providing insights into the dynamic nature of language. Through detailed analysis and examples, the author presents a framework that enhances our understanding of language development and usage.
Preposition Placement in English
- 318 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Preposition placement, the competition between preposition stranding (What is he talking about?) and pied-piping (About what is he talking?), is one of the most interesting areas of syntactic variation in English. This is the first book to investigate preposition placement across all types of clauses that license it, such as questions, exclamations and wh-clauses, and those which exhibit categorical stranding, such as non-wh relative clauses, comparatives, and passives. Drawing on over 100 authentic examples from both first-language (English) and second-language (Kenyan) data, it combines experimental and corpus-based approaches to provide a full grammatical account of preposition placement in both varieties of English. Although written within the usage-based construction grammar framework, the results are presented in theory-neutral terminology, making them accessible to researchers from all syntactic schools. This pioneering volume will be of interest not only to syntacticians, but also second language researchers and those working on variation in English.
Investigates the change and evolution of a fascinating English construction - comparative correlatives (e.g. the more you eat, the fatter you get). This book will appeal to scholars and advanced students in English linguistics, grammar, syntax, and the history of the English language.
The Prague School theory of functional sentence perspective (FSP) is concerned with the distribution of information as determined by all meaningful elements in a written or spoken sentence, such as intonation, word order and context. Jan Firbas discusses the key phenomenon of communicative dynamism, which the sentence elements carry in different degrees, and the distribution of which determines the orientation or perspective of the sentence.
Focusing on the evolution of Standard English, this book explores significant shifts in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation over the last hundred years. It provides a detailed examination of how language reflects societal changes and cultural influences, offering insights into the dynamic nature of English as it adapts and transforms.
Noun Phrase Complexity in English
- 298 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
What makes the noun phrase 'the man I saw' more complex than 'the man'? Designed for researchers and students interested in questions of language complexity, this book aims to answer that question by exploring variation in more than three billion words of British and American data.
Focusing on speech-related genres in Early Modern English, this book offers insights into the nature of spoken interaction during that era. It delves into historical communication practices, helping readers understand how language was used in conversation and the social dynamics at play. Through its analysis, the book sheds light on the evolution of spoken discourse and its significance in shaping communication in earlier times.
Personal Pronouns in Present-Day English
- 256 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Focusing on personal pronouns in contemporary English, this comprehensive analysis utilizes the Survey of English corpus and the International Corpus of English to explore diverse discourses and varieties worldwide. Katie Wales adopts a pragmatic and functional approach, emphasizing how speakers and writers use language within social, cultural, and rhetorical contexts. The text is enriched with numerous examples, including the usage of reflexive and possessive pronouns, providing valuable insights into language dynamics.
Regional Variation in Written American English
- 354 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
Focusing on regional grammatical variation, this groundbreaking text provides a comprehensive analysis of written Standard American English. It delves into the nuances of grammar across different regions, offering insights into how language evolves and varies geographically. This work is essential for linguists, educators, and anyone interested in the dynamics of American English.
Interactions across Englishes
- 264 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Exploring the dynamics of communication, this book examines the interactions between speakers of various English dialects. It delves into the complexities of language use, highlighting how regional differences influence understanding and social relations. Through insightful analysis, it reveals the challenges and enrichments that arise in multilingual conversations, offering a fresh perspective on linguistic diversity and its impact on interpersonal communication.
The Morphology of English Dialects
- 240 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Challenging common perceptions, this book presents the argument that dialects possess their own grammatical structures, emphasizing that 'non-standard' language can be more logical and coherent than traditionally recognized. It explores the validity of diverse linguistic forms, promoting a deeper understanding of language as a dynamic and varied system.
The Morphology of English Dialects
Verb-Formation in Non-Standard English
- 240 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
The book presents a compelling argument that dialects possess their own grammatical structures, challenging the notion that only standardized language is valid. It explores how 'non-standard' language can be more logical and meaningful, offering insights into the richness of linguistic diversity. Through this perspective, it aims to elevate the status of dialects and encourage a deeper appreciation for the complexities of language.
One language, two grammars?
- 486 páginas
- 18 horas de lectura
It is well known that British and American English differ substantially in their pronunciation and vocabulary - but differences in their grammar have largely been underestimated. This volume focuses on British–American differences in the structure of words and sentences and supports them with computer-aided studies of large text collections. Present-day as well as earlier forms of the two varieties are included in the analyses. This makes it the first book-length treatment of British and American English grammar in contrast, with topics ranging from compound verbs to word order differences and tag questions. The authors explore some of the better-known contrasts, as well as a great variety of innovative themes that have so far received little or no consideration. Bringing together the work of a team of leading scholars in the field, this book will be of interest to those working within the fields of English historical linguistics, language variation and change, and dialectology.
Apposition in Contemporary Eng
- 168 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
The book explores the concept of apposition in linguistics, examining its role and application across different forms of speech and writing. It delves into how apposition enhances clarity and meaning, providing a thorough analysis of its usage in various contexts. Through detailed discussions, it highlights the significance of apposition in language structure and communication.
The Comment Clause in English
Syntactic Origins and Pragmatic Development
- 300 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Focusing on the evolution of comment clauses in English, this comprehensive study delves into their historical context and intricate development. It offers a detailed analysis, tracing the nuances and shifts in usage over time, enriching the understanding of these linguistic features within the broader scope of English language history.
Constructional Change in English
- 248 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Martin Hilpert combines construction grammar and advanced corpus-based methodology into a new way of studying language change. Constructions are generalizations over remembered exemplars of language use. These exemplars are stored with all their formal and functional properties, yielding constructional generalizations that contain many parameters of variation. Over time, as patterns of language use are changing, the generalizations are changing with them. This book illustrates the workings of constructional change with three corpus-based studies that reveal patterns of change at several levels of linguistic structure, ranging from allomorphy to word formation and to syntax. Taken together, the results strongly motivate the use of construction grammar in research on diachronic language change. This new perspective has wide-ranging consequences for the way historical linguists think about language change. It will be of particular interest to linguists working on morpho-syntax, sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics.
Gender Shifts in the History of English
- 236 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Exploring the evolution of gender in English literature, this groundbreaking study spans from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. It examines how societal views on gender have shaped literary expression and representation, highlighting key texts and authors that reflect shifting attitudes. By analyzing historical contexts and cultural influences, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between gender and language throughout the centuries.
