Visual Prosody: The Graphematic Foot in English and German

Author:   Martin Evertz
Publisher:   De Gruyter
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9783110709650


Pages:   247
Publication Date:   06 July 2020
Format:   Paperback
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According to well-established views, language has several subsystems where each subsystem (e.g. syntax, morphology, phonology) operates on the basis of hierarchically organised units. When it comes to the graphematic structure of words, however, the received view appears to be that linear structure is all that matters. Contrary to this view, a sub-field of writing systems research emerges that can be called non-linear or supra-segmental graphematics. Drawing on parallels with supra-segmental phonology, supra-segmental graphematics claims the existence and relevance of cross-linguistically available building blocks, such as the syllable and the foot, in alphabetical writing systems, such as the writing systems of German and English. This book explores the graphematic hierarchy with a special focus on the unit foot. Structural, experimental and databased evidence is presented in favour of this approach. In addition, analyses within the optimality theory framework are offered. This work shows that the supra-segmental graphematic approaches are superior to linear ones with respect to explanatory strength and even preciseness of the description. It is thus interesting for academics concerned with writing systems and orthography teaching.

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Author:   Martin Evertz
Publisher:   De Gruyter
Imprint:   De Gruyter
Weight:   0.526kg
ISBN:  

9783110709650


ISBN 10:   3110709651
Pages:   247
Publication Date:   06 July 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Martin Evertz, University of Cologne, Germany.

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