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Foundations of Familiar LanguageFoundations of Familiar Language is an essential resource for anyone intrigued by the intricate tapestry of formulaic language. Authored by the distinguished scholar Diana Sidtis, this comprehensive guide delves into the myriad types of unitary expressions that populate our verbal and written communication. From lexical bundles to collocations, this book offers profound insights into the cohesion and familiarity of language. It presents a novel
Foundations of Familiar Language is an essential resource for anyone intrigued by the intricate tapestry of formulaic language. Authored by the distinguished scholar Diana Sidtis, this comprehensive guide delves into the myriad types of unitary expressions that populate our verbal and written communication. From lexical bundles to collocations, this book offers profound insights into the cohesion and familiarity of language. It presents a novel classification system exploring the dual-process model of language competence, intertwining observations from linguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics. With 464 pages of in-depth analysis, this landmark study not only surveys current knowledge but comprehensively reviews experimental results and proposals in a lucid manner. Readers will encounter fascinating examples of everyday fixed expressions, vital for education, social sciences, cognitive psychology, and brain science. Perfect for linguistics enthusiasts and professionals alike, Foundations of Familiar Language is both an academic treasure and a practical guide for further study, rich with resources such as research protocols and historical lists of expressions. Free shipping is included for this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that cancellations cannot be performed after the order is placed. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119163329. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US).Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119163329
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 464
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A broad overview of the many kinds of unitary expressions found in everyday verbal and written communication, including their signature meaning, form, and usage, authored by a renowned scholar in the field
Foundations of Familiar Language is renowned scholar Diana Sidtis's new contribution to the study of formulaic language through a wide-ranging overview of a large group of language behaviors that share characteristics of cohesion and familiarity, featuring a rational classification of fixed, familiar expressions into formulaic expressions, lexical bundles, and collocations. This unique volume offers a new approach to linguistic classification and construction grammar through a dual-process model of language competence rooted in linguistic, psycholinguistic, and neurolinguistic observations, combining insights drawn from foundational studies of psychology and neurology with contemporary theories of the differences between formulaic and propositional language. This approach offers a distinct and innovative contribution to scholarship in the field. The text contains resources for further study and research such as examples, research protocols, and lists of fixed, familiar expressions from the past and present. This authoritative volume:
Describes the current state of knowledge and reviews experimental results, proposals, and models in a clear and straightforward manner
Offers up-to-date surveys of the role of fixed expressions in education, social sciences, cognitive psychology, and brain science
Features a wealth of engaging and relatable examples of formulaic expressions (conversat
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