Contrastive Analysis in Language: Identifying Linguistic Units of Comparison

Willems, D.; Defrancq, B.; Colleman, T.; Noël, D.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2003-12-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403917249

DOI: 10.1057/9780230524637

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 278