Piirainen, Elisabeth

Formulaic Language and New Data: Theoretical and Methodological Implications (Formelhafte Sprache / Formulaic Language)

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ISBN 13:
9783110777727
author:
Piirainen, Elisabeth
format:
Paperback
publisher:
De Gruyter
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
285
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Professional & Vocational, Reference & Language, Languages,
Condition:
New
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£17.90

Description

The existence of formulaic patterns has been observed in all languages of the world. However, systematic research in this field has primarily focused on European standard languages with rich literary traditions and high levels of written norm. This volume shifts the focus to new data, including lesser-used languages and dialects, extra-European languages, and linguistic varieties used in spoken domains as well as at previous historical stages of language development. The inclusion of these types of languages challenges existing theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches. The book explores questions such as what is formulaic in these languages, how applicable are established criteria to new data, and how specific types of formulaic patterns emerge. It also addresses the methodological difficulties that arise when dealing with new data.

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