Description
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.
About the Author
Anna Mauranen, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Book Information
ISBN 9783111619941
Author Anna Mauranen
Format Paperback
Page Count 247
Imprint De Gruyter Mouton
Publisher De Gruyter