The work explores how the pragmatic functions, topic and focus,
influence the formal organization and content of two discoursal
components: word order, and referential coherence, based on
Ekegusii, a Bantu language spoken in Kenya. It uses an eclectic
approach in describing the role of information structure in
Ekegusii. Lambrecht's model of Information Structure and
Bidirectional Optimality Theory are used to capture both production
and comprehension aspects in discourse. It demonstrates that
information structural constraints at the sentential level mainly
influence the information state of both canonical and non-canonical
constructions word orders. Information structure influences the
interpretation, through the pragmatic structuring of propositions,
helping the hearer differentiate what is information (focus) in
relation to a given topic, and this may induce movement, insertion
or deletion of some sentential constituents. Information structure
also interacts with referential coherence: alternative ways of
coherently referring to participants using nominal expressions in
the roles of grammatical subject object and oblique depend on
pragmatic functions.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2014 |
First published: |
March 2014 |
Authors: |
Evans Gesura Mecha
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
380 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-659-18805-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
General
|
LSN: |
3-659-18805-0 |
Barcode: |
9783659188053 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!