Connectives and Discourse Relations
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Connectives and Discourse Relations

  1. 270 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Connectives and Discourse Relations

About this book

Illustrated with examples from a rich range of languages and genres, this book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the meanings and functions of connectives, and the discourse relations they communicate. It begins with theoretical chapters that illustrate the many interfaces present in the study of connectives and discourse relations, using diachronic data to illustrate how connectives incorporate such a wide range of functions in synchronic language use. The second half of the book presents the rapidly growing body of studies that have used empirical data to assess theories of connectives and discourse relations, spanning fields as diverse as discourse processing, first and second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic studies. End-of-chapter discussion questions and lists of further readings are included, along with a comprehensive glossary of key terms. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available open access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

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Yes, you can access Connectives and Discourse Relations by Sandrine Zufferey,Liesbeth Degand in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Languages & Linguistics & Linguistic Semantics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Series information
  4. Title page
  5. Imprints page
  6. Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. 1 Defining Connectives and Discourse Relations
  10. 2 Theoretical Models of Discourse Relations
  11. 3 Connectives: Meanings and Functions
  12. 4 Connectives between Syntax and Discourse
  13. 5 The Evolution of Connectives' Meanings
  14. 6 Processing and Understanding Discourse Relations and Connectives
  15. 7 Discourse Relations and Connectives across Languages and Genres
  16. 8 Acquiring Connectives in a First Language
  17. 9 Mastering Connectives in a Second Language
  18. Conclusion
  19. Glossary
  20. References
  21. Index