Cognitive Phonology in Construction Grammar Analytic Tools for Students of English

This accessible textbook analyzes some central phenomena of the sound system of standard Southern British English and General American in the framework of Cognitive Linguistics and Construction Grammar. The sound patterns are examined from the point of view of the central function of language, that...

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Main Author Välimaa-Blum, Riitta
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany De Gruyter 2011
De Gruyter, Inc
De Gruyter Mouton
Edition1
SeriesMouton Textbook
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Summary:This accessible textbook analyzes some central phenomena of the sound system of standard Southern British English and General American in the framework of Cognitive Linguistics and Construction Grammar. The sound patterns are examined from the point of view of the central function of language, that is, the expression of meaning. The topics covered range from articulatory phonetics and the more abstract phonological systems to word stress and intonation. The target readership includes both students and teachers of English and linguistics. Key features: An accessible introduction to both English phonology and phonology in general - suitable for beginners in the fieldEach chapter ends with exercises and the invitation to analyze English and other languages using the tools of Cognitive LinguisticsNow available in paperback
ISBN:311092059X
9783110920598
311018608X
9783110186086
3110186861
9783110186864
DOI:10.1515/9783110920598