Chapter 9
Conclusion
Cumulative insights into constrained communication
This chapter synthesises the findings of the chapters in this volume and takes stock of cumulative insights
into constrained communication. It considers the effects of the individual constraint dimensions in respect of their
consequences for different aspects of language use, including cross-linguistic influence (CLI), degree of complexity and
explicitness, and norm adherence (or conservatism). It also reflects on the interaction of constraints and the implications of
the framework for such a hypothetical construct as a constrained variety. Key methodological developments and challenges are
outlined alongside a future agenda for the constrained communication research programme.
Article outline
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Individual constraint dimensions
- 2.1Language activation
- 2.2Modality and register
- 2.3Text production
- 2.4Task expertise
- 2.5Language proficiency
- 3.Constraint interaction: Some further reflections
- 4.Constrained varieties and languages
- 5.Insights into method
- 6.Future research
- 7.Conclusion
-
Note
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