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In:The Interpersonal Level in Functional Discourse Grammar
Edited by Monielly Serafim, Matthias Mittendorfer and Kees Hengeveld
[Studies in Language Companion Series 241] 2027
► pp. 1–18

Introduction

 | Escola SEB, São José do Rio Preto
 | University of Vienna
 | University of Amsterdam
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Abstract
In this introductory chapter, we first provide a description of the topic of this volume, the Interpersonal Level in Functional Discourse Grammar, stressing the fact that, in compliance with the Principle of Formal Encoding that is central in FDG, this level captures pragmatic distinctions to the extent that these are encoded morphosyntactically or phonologically. We then provide an overview of the model of Functional Discourse Grammar as a whole, so as to explain the place of the Interpersonal Level within it. Finally, we provide a preview of the remaining chapters in the volume, focusing on their contribution to the overall topic.
Article outline
  • 1.The Interpersonal Level in Functional Discourse Grammar
  • 2.Functional Discourse Grammar
    • 2.1General overview
    • 2.2The Grammatical Component
      • 2.2.1General structure of FDG representations
      • 2.2.2The Interpersonal Level
      • 2.2.3The Representational Level
      • 2.2.4The Morphosyntactic Level
      • 2.2.5The Phonological Level
  • 3.This volume
  • Author queries
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes
  • References
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