This study deals with interactional processes in conversational discourse, and the way they may get 'syntacticized' into grammatical constructions. It investigates the link between discourse function and syntactic form, and the ways in which grammatical form is a reflection on communicative function, through examining the communicative functions of Left-Dislocation in English. The investigation is corpus-based, and focuses on spontaneous conversation, but other discourse types are also taken into account. The overall perspective is resolutely empirical, and preconceptions about the possible functions of Left-Dislocation are avoided. Contents 1. Theoretical preliminaries; 2. Referent-introduction (1): interaction; 3. Referent-introduction (2): recoverability; 4. Referent-introduction (3): topicality; 5. Other functions of LD; 6. Prosodic aspects of LD; 7. LD in other discourse types; 8. A broader perspecitive; 9. General conclusion; Notes, Appendices, References, Subject and author indices.
The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.
The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.
This study deals with interactional processes in conversational discourse, and the way they may get 'syntacticized' into grammatical constructions. It investigates the link between discourse function and syntactic form, and the ways in which grammatical form is a reflection on communicative function, through examining the communicative functions of Left-Dislocation in English. The investigation is corpus-based, and focuses on spontaneous conversation, but other discourse types are also taken into account. The overall perspective is resolutely empirical, and preconceptions about the possible functions of Left-Dislocation are avoided. Contents 1. Theoretical preliminaries; 2. Referent-introduction (1): interaction; 3. Referent-introduction (2): recoverability; 4. Referent-introduction (3): topicality; 5. Other functions of LD; 6. Prosodic aspects of LD; 7. LD in other discourse types; 8. A broader perspecitive; 9. General conclusion; Notes, Appendices, References, Subject and author indices.
1920 Content: the Flower of Egypt; Song of the Morning Stars; Which is Solomon's; Children of the Word; the Great One; the Song of Songs. Shows how numbers and symbols have various meanings. Illustrated.
What do you need in order to become a truly spiritual person? Many people believe the answer is that you need to have some accomplishments, or an especially spiritual nature, or perhaps theological training. Ron Higdon believes that you don't need all those exciting things that lift you about the ordinary realm of this world. He believes you can be truly grounded and yet spiritual, and that the spiritual life starts with understanding the gospel and allowing God to work. He starts his presentation by asking why we think we need these extra "things" or "qualities" to become a spiritual person. Then he looks at Jesus and the gospel message and applies this point by point to our lives and what will help us to avoid spiritual burn-out and unrealistic expectations of what we can do for ourselves. Our uniqueness as individual human beings is a key part of our spiritual heritage and our spiritual goals. God made us this way and loves us this way. This book is grounded in the basics of Christian theology and deeply practical in bring the gospel to the trials and triumphs that face us in daily living. It is excellent for either individual reading and study or as a resource for small groups.
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