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OverviewThis is a thorough overview of work on discourse markers covering a variety of approaches, from discourse analysis to computational linguistics. In this book, Miriam Urgelles-Col examines the syntax and semantics of discourse markers. A discourse marker can loosely be defined as an item such as well or now, coming at the beginning of an utterance and marking a boundary between one part of spoken discourse and the next, signalling the start of a new section of the discourse. They perform important functions in conversation - but defining discourse markers is problematic in itself. The syntactic approach employed in this book to describe discourse markers is Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG) which is 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 employed. 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 offers 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. Moreover, the book contains 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. Continuum Studies in Theoretical Linguistics publishes work at the forefront to present-day developments in the field. The series is open to studies from all branches of theoretical linguistics and to the full range of theoretical frameworks. Titles in the series present original research that makes a new and significant contribution and are aimed primarily at scholars in the field, but are clear and accessible, making them useful also to students, to new researchers and to scholars in related disciplines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Miriam Urgelles-CollPublisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation ISBN: 9781441126054ISBN 10: 1441126058 Pages: 192 Publication Date: December 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Main Literature Review; 3. Segmented Discourse Representation Theory and Head Driven Phrase Structure Grammar; 4. Informal Analysis; 5. Formal Analysis; 6. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationDr Miriam Urgelles-Coll is an Associate Lecturer at Middlesex University, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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