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Pütz, Martin, Robinson, Justyna A and Reif, Monika (2012) The emergence of cognitive sociolinguistics: an introduction. Review of Cognitive Linguistics, 10 (2). pp. 241-263. ISSN 1877-9751
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This paper explores the contexts of emergence and application of Cognitive Sociolinguistics. This novel field of scientific enquiry draws on the convergence of methods and theoretical frameworks typically associated with Cognitive Linguistics and Sociolinguistics. Here, we trace and systematize the key theoretical and epistemological bases for the emergence of Cognitive Sociolinguistics, by outlining main research strands and highlighting some challenges that face the development of this field. More specifically, we focus on the following terms and concepts which are foundational to the discussion of Cognitive Sociolinguistics: (i) usage-based linguistics and language-internal variation; (ii) rule-based vs. usage-based conceptions of language; (iii) meaning variation; (iv) categorization and prototypes; and (v) the interplay between language, culture, and ideology. Finally, we consider the benefits of taking a Cognitive Sociolinguistic perspective in research by looking at the actual studies that are presented in the current volume.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | variation, meaning variation, usage-based linguistics, Cognitive Sociolinguistics, Sociolinguistics, culture and ideology., categorization; language |
| Schools and Departments: | School of English > English |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature |
| Depositing User: | Justyna Robinson |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Mar 2013 14:26 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Mar 2013 14:26 |
| URI: | http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/41145 |