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El. knyga: From subordination to insubordination: A functional-pragmatic approach to if/si-constructions in English, French and Spanish spoken discourse

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  • Serija: Linguistic Insights 280
  • Išleidimo metai: 12-Aug-2021
  • Leidėjas: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9783034343312
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  • Serija: Linguistic Insights 280
  • Išleidimo metai: 12-Aug-2021
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  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9783034343312
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This book explores if/si-constructions in spoken English, French and Spanish, from a functional-pragmatic and corpus-based perspective. The analysis comprises instances of subordination, namely, conditional constructions – including prototypical cause-consequence patterns as well as other conditionals in which the conditional meaning is weaker – and cases of insubordination introduced by if and si. The theoretical framework is based on the three metafunctions distinguished in Systemic Functional Linguistics, and the data analysed are retrieved from parliamentary discourse and conversations corpora. The examination of conditional constructions and cases of insubordination in parallel offers new light on the characterization of if/si-constructions and their uses and functions in interaction.



This book explores if/si-constructions in spoken English, French and Spanish, from a functional-pragmatic and corpus-based perspective. The data are retrieved from parliamentary discourse and conversations corpora.

List of figures
13(2)
List of tables
15(2)
1 Introduction
17(6)
1.1 Research questions
20(1)
1.2 Overview of the book
20(3)
2 Literature review and theoretical framework
23(28)
2.1 Literature review
23(23)
2.1.1 Prior research on conditional constructions
23(1)
2.1.1.1 Classical approaches to conditionals
24(4)
2.1.1.2 Research on conditionals from a functional-pragmatic perspective
28(4)
2.1.1.3 Research on conditionals from a contrastive perspective
32(1)
2.1.1.4 Research on conditionals from a corpus-based perspective
33(2)
2.1.2 Prior research on insubordination
35(1)
2.1.2.1 Defining insubordination
35(3)
2.1.2.2 The development of insubordination
38(2)
2.1.2.3 A focus on insubordination in English, French and Spanish
40(6)
2.2 Theoretical framework
46(5)
3 Corpora and methodology
51(18)
3.1 Biber's (1988) multi-dimensional model of register analysis
52(7)
3.2 Corpora of parliamentary discourse
59(2)
3.2.1 Description of the corpora
59(2)
3.2.2 Process of data extraction
61(1)
3.3 Corpora of conversations
61(8)
3.3.1 Description of the corpora
61(5)
3.3.2 Process of data extraction
66(3)
4 Case studies
69(76)
4.1 Conditional subordination
69(61)
4.1.1 Case study I: parliamentary discourse
69(4)
4.1.1.1 Variables examined for the analysis of conditionals in parliament
73(1)
4.1.1.2 Metafunction
73(7)
4.1.1.3 Degree of likelihood
80(5)
41.1.4 Position
85(4)
4.1.1.5 Markedness of the apodosis
89(2)
4.1.1.6 Modal in the apodosis
91(2)
4.1.1.7 Summary and conclusions from parliamentary discourse
93(2)
4.1.2 Case study II: conversations
95(3)
4.1.2.1 Variables examined for the analysis of conditionals in conversation
98(1)
4.1.2.2 Metafunction
98(4)
4.1.2.2.1 A focus on interpersonal conditionals
102(9)
4.1.2.3 Degree of likelihood
111(4)
4.1.2.4 Position
115(5)
4.1.2.5 Markedness of the apodosis
120(2)
4.1.2.6 Modal in the apodosis
122(1)
4.1.2.7 Summary and conclusions from conversation
123(3)
4.1.3 Interim discussion: Cross-register results
126(4)
4.2 Insubordination
130(15)
4.2.1 Case study III: insubordination
130(1)
4.2.1.1 Discourse functions
131(5)
4.2.1.1.1 Requests
136(1)
4.2.1.1.2 Suggestions
137(1)
4.2.1.1.3 Offers
138(1)
4.2.1.1.4 Wishes
138(2)
4.2.1.1.5 Assertions/exclamations
140(2)
4.2.1.1.6 Complaints
142(1)
4.2.1.2 Summary and conclusions from insubordination
142(3)
5 General discussion and conclusions
145(18)
5.1 Comparing the functional-pragmatic properties of conditionals and insubordinate if/si-clauses
146(1)
5.2 if/si-constructions and pragmaticalization
147(5)
5.3 if/si-constructions and decategorialization
152(2)
5.4 Summary and concluding remarks
154(9)
6 Suggestions for further research
163(4)
References 167(24)
Appendix. Metadata and contextual information of the conversations analysed 191(38)
Index 229
Cristina Lastres-López holds a PhD in advanced English studies (linguistics) from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Prior to that, she obtained a BA in English language and literature from the University of Santiago de Compostela and an MA in English linguistics from University College London. She currently works at the University of Seville and is a member of the research unit for Variation, Linguistic Change and Grammaticalization of the University of Santiago de Compostela. Her research interests include corpus linguistics, contrastive linguistics, grammar and pragmatics.