Ten Lectures on Grammaticalization
| Author | : Christian Lehmann |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2024-05-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004692701 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004692703 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (703 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ten Lectures on Grammaticalization by : Christian Lehmann
Download or read book Ten Lectures on Grammaticalization written by Christian Lehmann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
