Towards superlogic

• Autores: Zev Bar-Lev
• Localización: ITL International Journal of Applied Linguistics, ISSN 0019-0810, ISSN-e 1783-1490, Nº. 64, 1984, págs. 23-55
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article argues for a semantic theory of discourse structure, with a strong cross-linguistic focus. Its arguments starts with analysis of two phenomena related to discourse and cognition : conjunction ; and categorization. After this initial justification, claims are developed within a specific research model for discourse, but also drawing on the rich field of data available in intercultural environments. Specific results include the claim that "Mediterranean" discourse-types differ from Anglo and "Oriental" types in preferring a different form of "framing" device for discourse, namely a particularizing rather than generalizing form. There is also discussion of the implications of the approach for linguistic methodology and cognitive theory.