Phonological Drift and Language Contact
Several language families of northern Europe - Germanic, Celtic, and Uralic - share phonetic and phonological patterns that are typologically unusual. This book demonstrates how we can better understand these convergences: they exemplify the phenomenon of drift. Using the latest advances in theoretical linguistics, the study of sound change, and language variation, it offers insights into the development of these features and what they tell us about past cultural and linguistic contacts. Although the languages are not closely related, an understanding of drift grounded in the theory of the life cycle of phonological patterns reveals the workings of convergent developments. Covering a wide range of vernacular varieties, this book shows how phonological microvariation is illuminated by an approach grounded in the theory of the life cycle and historical sociolinguistics. It is essential reading for historical and theoretical linguists, and anyone with an interest in the cultural and linguistic contacts across northern Europe.
Dhatupatha 1943 Roots of Siddhanta Kaumudi
Original Dhatupatha from the Siddhanta Kaumudi. Lists 1943 Roots.- Correct Sequence of 1943 Roots- IAST Transliteration for Clarity- Index of Roots with Tags and Accents- Internal Grouping of Roots अन्तर्गणः mentioned- Roots with Initial Letter in Original Enunciation ष् / ण् ṣ / ṇ listed- Root Accent in Enunciation उदात्तः अनुदात्तः स्वरितः udāttaḥ / anudāttaḥ / svaritaḥ marked- Root Tag letter इत् संज्ञा it saṃj簽ā mentioned- Ghu घु Roots, Roots that take तुक् tuk for च्छ् cch mentioned- Roots that get Replaced during Conjugation listed----1080 vaśa kāntau 1081 carkarītaṃ ca Ganasutra. Defines yaṅ-luk यङ्-लुक् । A Root ending in yaṅ-luk यङ्-लुक् is also considered to belong to 2c and takes Parasmaipada affixes. Grammarians before Panini had named these Secondary Roots as carkarīta Roots. So Panini placed this word carkarīta here to indicate that the Ashtadhyayi Sutra 2.4.72 adiprabhṛtibhyaḥ śapaḥ applies to such yaṅluganta Roots. Even though it is a Ganasutra and not a Dhatusutra, still the Siddhanta Kaumudi has given it a Dhatu Number !1082 hnuṅ apanayane-----1617 vraja mārgasaṃskāragatyoḥ1618 mārga saṃskāragatyoḥ । In Siddhanta Kaumudi this is listed as a separate Root. However in standard Dhatupathas, including Madhaviya Dhatuvritti it is not distinct. Already a distinct Root 1846 mārga anveṣaṇe is present in Dhatupatha. Here Root 1618 onwards Dhatu Serial Number differs by 1 from Siddhanta Kaumudi.1618 śulka atisparśane------1895 keta śrāvaṇe nimantraṇe caIn Siddhanta Kaumudi keta śrāvaṇe is mentioned but not numbered. Hence from here Root 1896 onwards the Dhatu Serial Number in a standard Dhatupatha becomes the same as in Siddhanta Kaumudi.1896 kūṇa saṅkocane'pi-------This Book is an Abridged version of our popular title "Dhatupatha Sanskrit Roots Indexes" with IAST Transliteration of Sanskrit for clarity, for the native English speaking scholar.
The Pragmatics of Multiword Terms
This book explores the pragmatics of specialized language with a focus on multiword terms, complex phrases characterized by sequences of nouns or adjectives whose meaning is clarified in the unspecified but implicit links between them, with implications for their use and translation.The volume adopts an innovative approach rooted in Frame-Based Terminology which allows for the analysis of multiword - compound terms in specialized language, such as horizontal-axis wind turbine - term formation from an integrated semantic and pragmatic perspective. The book features data from a corpus on wind power in English, Spanish, and French comprising such specialized texts as research articles, books, reports, and PhD theses to consider term extraction and the identification of terminological correspondences. Cabezas-Garc穩a highlights the ways in which pragmatic analysis is an integral part of understanding multiword terms, due to the necessary inference of information implicit within them, with applications for future research on pragmatics and specialized language more broadly.This book will be of interest to students and researchers in pragmatics, semantics, corpus linguistics, and terminology.
Rebel with a Clause
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A fresh and democratic take on language by a gifted teacher." --Mary Norris"[Jovin] never hectors, never finger-points; she enlightens and illuminates. This is lovely work." --Benjamin DreyerAn unconventional guide to the English language following the adventures of a grammar guru's pop-up advice stand on an epic road trip across all 50 states.When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her. Grammar Table was such a hit--attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS Evening News--that Jovin soon took it on the road, traveling across the US to answer questions from writers, lawyers, editors, businesspeople, students, bickering couples, and anyone else who uses words in this world.In Rebel with a Clause, Jovin tackles what is most on people's minds, grammatically speaking--from the Oxford comma to the places prepositions can go, the likely lifespan of whom, semicolonphobia, and more.Punctuated with linguistic debates from tiny towns to our largest cities, this grammar romp will delight anyone wishing to polish their prose or revel in our age-old, universal fascination with language.
Practical English Phonetics and Phonology
This fifth edition of Practical English Phonetics and Phonology has been revised and updated throughout.
Unpacking Metaphor-related Prepositions in Political Discourse
Polysemous Particles in Ancient Greek
Anyone reading an Ancient Greek text will notice the abundance of pragmatic particles (e.g. ἄρα, γάρ, γε, δέ, δή, μέν, μήν, οὖν), a much-debated and challenging class of expressions. What are their semantic contributions, and how should we account for their notorious polyfunctionality? In this book, Kees Thijs provides a state of the art of modern particle theory, which he then applies to two of the most versatile Greek particles, μήν and δή. Using a diachronically oriented polysemy approach and a large-scale, varied research corpus, Thijs offers a new, unified account that significantly improves on both traditional handbooks (e.g. Denniston) and more recent particle studies.
Says Who?
A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan "I was bowled over, page after page, by the author's fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn't have enjoyed myself more."--Benjamin Dreyer, New York Times bestselling author of Dreyer's English Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond "right" and "wrong" to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy (yes, that's a "real" word!), this book explains where the grammar rules we learned in school actually come from and reveals the forces that drive dictionary editors to label certain words as slang or unacceptable. Linguist and veteran English professor Anne Curzan equips readers with the tools they need to adeptly manage (a split infinitive?! You betcha!) formal and informal writing and speaking. After all, we don't want to be caught wearing our linguistic pajamas to a job interview any more than we want to show up for a backyard barbecue in a verbal tux, asking, "To whom shall I pass the ketchup?" Curzan helps us use our new knowledge about the developing nature of language and grammar rules to become caretakers of language rather than gatekeepers of it. Applying entertaining examples from literature, newspapers, television, and more, Curzan welcomes usage novices and encourages the language police to lower their pens, showing us how we can care about language precision, clarity, and inclusion all at the same time. With lively humor and humanity, Says Who? is a pragmatic and accessible key that reveals how our choices about language usage can be a powerful force for equity and personal expression. For proud grammar sticklers and self-conscious writers alike, Curzan makes nerding out about language fun.
Prolepsis in Ancient Greek Narrative
This edited volume offers the first comprehensive study of prolepsis in narratives written in ancient Greek, ranging from Homer to the late antique author Colluthus, with the inclusion of Second Temple Jewish Literature. Structuralist narratology defines prolepsis as the narration in advance of an event that takes place later in the story. The papers collected in this volume start from this approach, but move beyond it by exploring a wide range of new definitions, forms and readerly effects of prolepsis. Several contributions draw on postclassical narratological approaches and focus on cognitive aspects of reading, narrative virtuality, and readerly (un)certainty that stems from prolepses.
International English Olympiad - Class 5(With OMR Sheets)
Developed by Professionals and Experienced Teachers from top schools across the country, the book has been divided into five sections namely Word Structure and Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Spoken and Written Expressions, Achievers section, Model Papers. The concepts have been explained in brief through solved examples and Illustrations. To enhance the problem solving skills of candidates, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions have been provided at the end of each chapter. Two Mock Test Papers have been provided for practice purpose. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack English Olympiad, Pattern of exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. The book is recommended for various school level and competitive exams. #v&spublishers
International English Olympiad - Class 4(With OMR Sheets)
Developed by Professionals and Experienced Teachers from top schools across the country, the book has been divided into five sections namely Word Structure and Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Spoken and Written Expressions, Achievers section, Model Papers. The concepts have been explained in brief through solved examples and Illustrations. To enhance the problem solving skills of candidates, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions have been provided at the end of each chapter. Two Mock Test Papers have been provided for practice purpose. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack English Olympiad, Pattern of exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. The book is recommended for various school level and competitive exams. #v&spublishers
International English Olympiad - Class 3 (With OMR Sheets)
Developed by Professionals and Experienced Teachers from top schools across the country, the book has been divided into five sections namely Word Structure and Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Spoken and Written Expressions, Achievers section, Model Papers. The concepts have been explained in brief through solved examples and Illustrations. To enhance the problem solving skills of candidates, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions have been provided at the end of each chapter. Two Mock Test Papers have been provided for practice purpose. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack English Olympiad, Pattern of exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. The book is recommended for various school level and competitive exams. #v&spublishers
International English Olympiad - Class 8(With OMR Sheets)
The book 'International English Olympiad' has been divided into five sections namely Word Structure and Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Spoken and Written Expressions, Achievers section, and Model Papers. In every chapter, the theory has been explained through solved examples in lucid language. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answer Key and Solutions are provided in the end of each chapter. Two Model Papers have been provided for practice purpose. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack English Olympiad, Pattern of exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. #v&spublishers
Understanding Phonology
Understanding Phonology, Fifth Edition, provides a clear, accessible and broad introduction to phonology. Introducing basic concepts, it provides a comprehensive account of phonological topics like segmental contrasts; syllables and moras; quantity; tone and intonation; word stress; and prosodic constituent structure.
The Phonetics of Taiwanese
Taiwanese, formerly the lingua franca of Taiwan and currently the second largest language on the island, is genealogically related to Min from the Sino-Tibetan family. Throughout history, it has been influenced by many languages, but only Mandarin has exerted heavy influences on its phonological system. This Element provides an overview of the sound inventory in mainstream Taiwanese, and details its major dialectal differences. In addition, the Element introduces speech materials that could be used for studying the phonetics of Taiwanese, including datasets from both read and spontaneous speech. Based on the data, this Element provides an analysis of Taiwanese phonetics, covering phenomena in consonants, vowels, tones, syllables, and prosody. Some of the results are in line with previous studies, while others imply potential new directions in which the language might be analyzed and might evolve. The Element ends with suggestions for future research lines for the phonetics of the language.
Affectivity and Prosody in Second Language Learning
Affectivity is essential in language learning and new ways of studying it must be considered. In this volume, the authors bring together two particularly relevant aspects of affectivity that are rarely related: the prosody of speech as the physical manifestation of affectivity, and affectivity involved in the learning process, with a strong component of (inter)culture and identity. In sum, overly narrow perspectives on affective language can only be avoided if we continue to bring together scientific and didactic studies of affectivity as a broad and diverse whole.
Death-related Intensifiers in the History of English; Grammaticalisation and Related Phenomena
An all-important question for humans, death is unsurprisingly used as a source of intensification in language, perhaps even cross-linguistically. This book explores the use of death for intensification purposes in English and aims to shed light on how certain forms from this semantic field came to be used with an intensifying function over time, specifically dead(ly), mortal(ly) and to death. The author provides a full account of the evolution of these intensifiers from their origins up to present-day English from the perspective of grammaticalisation and other concomitant phenomena. To this end, this corpus-based research resorts to evidence from historical dictionaries, diachronic corpora and electronic collections. The study conducted, unprecedented in the number of examples analysed, combines both a qualitative and a quantitative approach to provide the most comprehensive picture of the long diachrony of these intensifiers.
