Connectives and Discourse Relations
Connectives and Discourse Relations
£95.00
GBPIllustrated 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.
- Provides the first full-length publication to cover both connectives and discourse relations
- Covers a wide-range of topics including connectives' meaning, syntax and diachronic evolution
- Includes examples from many different languages
Product details
February 2024Hardback
9781108832991
268 pages
222 × 146 × 20 mm
0.47kg
Available
Table of Contents
- 1. Defining connectives and discourse relations
- 2. Theoretical models of discourse relations
- 3. Connectives: meanings and functions
- 4. Connectives between syntax and discourse
- 5. The evolution of connectives' meanings
- 6. Processing and understanding discourse relations and connectives
- 7. Discourse relations and connectives across languages and genres
- 8. Acquiring connectives in a first language
- 9. Mastering connectives in a second language
- Conclusion.
