Contrastive Analysis in Language
| Author | : D. Willems |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 2003-12-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230524637 |
| ISBN-13 | : 023052463X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Download or read book Contrastive Analysis in Language written by D. Willems and published by Springer. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about comparison in linguistics in general, rather than 'contrastive analysis' as a distinct branch of linguistics. It addresses the question 'Does the analytical apparatus used by linguists allow comparisons to be made across languages?' Four major domains are considered in turn: derivational morphology, syntax, semantics & pragmatics, and discourse. Contributions cover a broad spectrum of linguistic disciplines, ranging from contrastive linguistics and linguistic typology to translation studies and historical linguistics.
