A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO GRAMMATICALIZATION
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2018
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СДУ хабаршысы - 2018
Abstract
Abstract. The primary purpose of this paper is to introduce some
definitions of grammaticalization proposed by different linguists. It is
conceived of as a process and most frequently, it has been claimed to form
essentially a diachronic process whereby it leads from a lexical to a
grammatical unit or from a less grammatical unit to a more grammatical unit.
The motivations, mechanisms as well as diagnostic traits of grammaticalization
have been clarified in this paper. The grammaticalization process of Chinese
aspect markers and English demonstrative pronoun THAT and English modal
verb CAN is exemplified to further illustrate how pragmatic and cognitive
factors motivate the language change. The present paper is supposed to help
language learners have a better understanding about the meaning and function
change of words.
The whole paper consists of four chapters. In the first chapter, several
definitions are listed diachronically and differences between them are stated.
Motivations are also mentioned to specify why grammaticalization happens. In
the second chapter, both internal and external mechanisms are discussed. In the
third and the fourth chapters, language change phenomena in Chinese and
English are explained.
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grammaticalization, definition, mechanism, pragmatic
aspect, СДУ хабаршысы - 2018, №4
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Zh. Kabdil / A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO GRAMMATICALIZATION / СДУ хабаршысы - 2018