Developing Grammars: The Acquisition of German Syntax by Foreign Workers (Volume 1)
Klein, Willemijn M.; Dittmar, Norbert
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paperback. Series: Springer Series in Language and Communication. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 370.
This study deals with variation in grammar both from a theoretical and an empirical point of view. In Part I (Chaps. 1-4), an attempt is made to char acterize this phenomenon within the broader context of what might be called the "fluctuating character of natu'ral language", and to develop suitable and precise descriptive techniques that account for it. The method which is pro posed here is called "variety grammar" - roughly speaking, this is a formal grammar with probabilistic weighting for an ordered set of varieties, such as dialects, sociolects, registers, or developmental stages. In Part II (Chaps. 5-8), this ... Read more
This study deals with variation in grammar both from a theoretical and an empirical point of view. In Part I (Chaps. 1-4), an attempt is made to char acterize this phenomenon within the broader context of what might be called the "fluctuating character of natu'ral language", and to develop suitable and precise descriptive techniques that account for it. The method which is pro posed here is called "variety grammar" - roughly speaking, this is a formal grammar with probabilistic weighting for an ordered set of varieties, such as dialects, sociolects, registers, or developmental stages. In Part II (Chaps. 5-8), this ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
Number of pages
224
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New
Series
Springer Series in Language and Communication
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
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9783642673870
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V9783642673870
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