Punctuation

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-3-8233-6753-6
Verlag: Gunter Narr Verlag

Buch, Englisch, Band 47, 307 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 220 mm, Gewicht: 489 g

Reihe: Language in Performance

Despite its everyday relevance, the reputation of punctuation is tarnished. Actually, modern English punctuation is often considered not more than a necessary evil. For many people, punctuation usage follows seemingly arbitrary and unmotivated rules. The present approach moves away from a static, rulebased description towards a more dynamic, contextbased interpretation of punctuation. Punctuation is a highly versatile medium-dependent means of presentational choice. To accept this view is to take a significant step towards closing the gap that still exists between punctuational theory and the actual usage of punctuation. Punctuation adopts a guiding role for the reader and the present study explores this guide potential, providing a thorough analysis of both the linguistic status and the communicative value of punctuation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Patt, Sebastian

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Einzelne Sprachen & Sprachfamilien
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Schrift, Paläographie, Orthographie