Spoken Language Pragmatics: Analysis of Form-function Relations

Brief Description: This volume provides a detailed analysis of the relationships between form and function in spontaneous spoken language. The contributors analyse English, German and Spanish data to present a multilingual perspective on the complexities facing speakers in a variety of contexts. Through an examination of everyday language it is shown how speakers position themselves in relation to their discourse. Table of Contents: Introduction: Regina Weinert (University of Sheffield)1. Demonstrative and personal pronouns in formal and informal conversations: Regina Weinert (University of Sheffield)2. Grammatical past time reference in spontaneously produced language: Torsten Muller (University of Sheffield)3. The structure and function of wenn-clauses and their role in problem-solving discourse: Regina Weinert (University of Sheffield)4. The relationship between deixis and modality: Regina Weinert (University of Sheffield)5. Modal particles and emotion: Natalie Braber (Nottingham Trent University)6. Speech rate, time pressure and emotion in English and German football commentary: Torsten Muller and Robert Mayr (University of Sheffield and University of Wales)7. Multivoicedness and artistic reformulations in directing-conversations: Andrea Milde (Wenzao College of Languages, Kaohsiung) 8. Intercultural positioning: Tandem conversations about word meaning: Jane Woodin (University of Sheffield)"Biographical Note: Regina Weinert is Senior Lecturer in Germanic Linguistics at the University of Sheffield. Review Citations:

Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 299 (EAN 9780826493316, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Weinert, Regina Regina Weinert is Senior Lecturer in Germanic Linguistics at the University of Sheffield.