Grammarrelevance-theoretic concerns

  1. Yus Ramos, Francisco
Journal:
Alicante Journal of English Studies / Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses: RAEI

ISSN: 0214-4808 2171-861X

Year of publication: 1997

Issue: 10

Pages: 235-248

Type: Article

DOI: 10.14198/RAEI.1997.10.17 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openRUA editor

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Abstract

Relevance theory (Sperber and Wilson, 1986) provides an interesting cognitive framework for the study of how interpretation takes place in face-to-face interaction. However, the applicability of this theory extends beyond conversation and this article also outlines how grammar can be analysed from a relevance-theoretic perspective. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of different studies of grammatical aspects of sentences which overlap with more traditional approaches in order to obtain a more accurate and context-centred picture of grammar. The extensive bibliography provided will surely be useful as a starting point for analysts interested in grammar from a pragmatic perspective.