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11. Aspects of a Cognitive-pragmatic Theory of Language : On Cognition, Functionalism, and Grammar

Author

Nuyts, Jan and Nuyts, Jan

Subjects
Functionalism (Linguistics), Cognition, Psycholinguistics, Generative grammar
Abstract

'This book is about a theory of language that combines two observations (1) that language is based on an extensive cognitive infrastructure (cognitivism) and (2) that it is functional for its user (functionalism). These observations are regarded as two dimensions of one phenomenon that both need to be accounted for, simultaneously and coherently, in accounting for language. Chapter 1 presents the cognitivist and functionalist points of view and their interrelation and discusses the integration of language research under a cognitive umbrella; the issue of defining'functions of language', and the formalism-functionalism debate. Chapter 2 criticizes the Chomskyan formalist conception of language and cognition from the perspective of cognitive-pragmatic theory. The focus is on different aspects of the competence-performance dichotomy, and in particular on the nature of linguistic knowledge. The ontogenesis and phylogenesis of language are also discussed. Chapter 3 deals with the potential contribution of a functional-linguistic grammar to an integrated conception of the cognitive systems of language, viz. Dik's Functional Grammar, and introduces the concept of a Functional Procedural Grammar as a more integrative model for language production. Special attention is also paid to the nature of conceptual knowledge and the relationship between language production and interpretation. The debate is illustrated by an analysis of negative-raising.'

Published
1992

12. Layers and Levels of Representation in Language Theory : A Functional View

Author

Vet, Co, Bolkestein, A. Machtelt, Nuyts, Jan, Vet, Co, Bolkestein, A. Machtelt, and Nuyts, Jan

Subjects
Functionalism (Linguistics), Hierarchy (Linguistics)
Abstract

'Rather than simply a record of proceedings (3rd International Conference on Functional Grammar, Amsterdam, June 1988), this volume contains revised and expanded papers from the conference and other papers inspired by the lively discussion there. The volume focuses on the nature of the structures assumed to underlie utterences in natural languages, in two respects.

Published
1990

28. Sentence Types

Author

Aikhenvald, Alexandra Y., Nuyts, Jan, book editor, and van der Auwera, Johan, book editor

Published
2016
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