The Syntax and Semantics of Discourse Markers
Description:... Examining the syntax and semantics of discourse markers,
this book employs a syntactic approach to describe discourse markers in
Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar (HPSG), 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 adopted. 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 provides 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. Containing 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.
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