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This book introduces 'performed' oral storytelling into the debate,
using data from traditional and contemporary storytellers in French
to explore the narrative tenses, the discourse-pragmatic effects of
tense switching, as well as broader questions concerning the nature
of oral discourse.
Problems and Perspectives- Studies in the Modern French Language
looks at a number of interesting or problematic areas in the
phonology, morphology, syntax and lexis of the French language and
encourages the reader to think critically about different ways of
approaching, describing and explaining these issues or data. The
book is divided into two parts- the first section is a preliminary
to, and contextualises, the discussion of the more specialised
topics of the second part. Part two presents problematic and
controversial areas in the description and analysis of the
contemporary language. Where appropriate historical and
sociolinguistic issues are also integrated into the discussion of
modern French. Aimed primarily at advanced students and researchers
in French linguistics, the introductory sections of part one also
make this book accessible to undergraduates beginning their study
of French linguistics, and to less specialised readers.
Problems and Perspectives: Studies in the Modern French Language looks at a number of interesting or problematic areas in the phonology, morphology, syntax and lexis of the French language and encourages the reader to think critically about different ways of approaching, describing and explaining these issues or data.
The Romance languages offer a particularly fertile ground for the
exploration of the relationship between language and society in
different social contexts and communities. Focusing on a wide range
of Romance languages - from national languages to minoritised
varieties - this volume explores questions concerning linguistic
diversity and multilingualism, language contact, medium and genre,
variation and change. It will interest researchers and
policy-makers alike.
Storytelling is a universal human activity and oral narration -
particularly modern 'conversational' narration such as anecdotes or
personal stories - has long been fertile ground for linguists
working on tense usage across a variety of languages. This book
introduces 'performed' oral storytelling into the debate, using
data from traditional and contemporary storytellers in French to
explore the narrative tenses attested, the discourse-pragmatic
effects of tense switching, the structures deployed at points of
temporal sequence, as well as broader questions concerning the
nature of oral discourse.
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