Sentence grammar vs. discourse grammar - Einzelansicht

This course offers a systematic comparison of English sentence (traditional) grammar and English discourse grammar, highlighting their complementary roles in the analysis of authentic language use. Building on students' knowledge of sentence-level grammar gained in introductory courses to English linguistics (e.g. obligatory vs. optional clause elements), the course expands the perspective to discourse grammar, examining how sentences function within larger stretches of spoken and written text. Key topics to be dealt with in this course include information structure, theme/rheme, cohesion, discourse relations and extra-clausal constituents. By integrating two perspectives on English grammar, the course equips students with the essential terminology and analytical tools needed to understand and analyze English discourse in a comprehensive manner.

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