Ten Lectures on Grammaticalization: An Introduction
Author:   Christian Lehmann
Publisher:   Brill
Volume:   33
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Pages:   224
Publication Date:   23 May 2024
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Ten Lectures on Grammaticalization: An Introduction


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On the basis of analyzed examples from many languages, basic concepts of grammaticalization theory are explained. Grammaticalization is delimited against other types of variation and change. Degrees of grammaticalization are assessed by well-defined criteria and parameters. Many well-documented cases from different functional domains are analyzed in depth. Issues of directionality are settled on a theoretical basis. The cognitive bases of grammaticalization are identified.

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Author:   Christian Lehmann
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   33
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.501kg
ISBN:  

9789004692695


ISBN 10:   900469269
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   23 May 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface About the Author List of Figures and Tables Grammatical Category Labels Note on Supplementary Material 1 Introduction 2 Basic Concepts of Grammaticalization Theory 3 Types of Variation in Grammar 4 Criteria and Parameters of Grammaticalization 5 Delimiting Grammaticalization 6 Semantic and Pragmatic Aspects of Grammaticalization 7 Grammaticalization in Some Functional Domains 8 Directionality of Grammaticalization 9 Grammaticalization and Linguistic Typology 10 Cognitive Basis of Grammaticalization Conclusion References About the Series Editor Websites for Cognitive Linguistics and CIFCL Speakers

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Christian Lehmann is professor emeritus of the University of Erfurt, Germany. His publications deal mainly with the grammar of different languages, with general comparative grammar, specifically with grammaticalization, including Thoughts on grammaticalization (3rd ed. 2015).

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