Reflexive language is unique to human languages; yet little is known of its use in actual dialogue. Fundamental features of language are manifest in dialogic speech and in lingua francas. Reflexivity, or metadiscourse, is central to successful communication. It is also vital in understanding academic argumentation, essential to academic self-understanding, and at the same time it has wide applications.

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Product details

ISBN
9783111619941
Published
2024-11-04
Publisher
De Gruyter
Weight
526 gr
Height
230 mm
Width
155 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
247

Author

Biographical note

Anna Mauranen, University of Helsinki, Finland.