Discourse markers
"Managing the flow and structure of Discourse"
University Logo
Student: Mohammed Hussain Rahman Advisor: Colleen Cotter
16/12/21
"discourse markers are a class of lexical expressions drawn primarily from the syntactic classes of conjunctions, adverbs, and prepositional phrases."
Bruce Fraser
Index
03. Data Context
02. Background
01. Introduction
05. Conclusion
04. Analysis
.01
Introduction
General
Specific
Using my data on Discourse markers, we can provide an overall account for its usage:
Understanding these principles of Disourse markers will provide better understanding
- Context of my data
- How features work
- The main function
- Basics of Discourse markers
- The different types of Discourse markers
- Where do they occur
.02
What is a Discouse marker
A sentence is like a chain of words
In simple terms, we can class discourse markers as lexical expressions which link discourse segments while managing its structure.In not so simple terms, many researchers agree that there is no clear definition or function of discourse mark
.02
Types of Discourse markers
Yael Maschler
Yael Maschler is a Professor at the University of Haifa, Palestine. Her research into Discourse has helped proivde a better understanding of the types of Disourse markers,
Um, well the different types of discourse markers
Discourse markers can appear in various word classes such as Prepositional phrases (in fact) or adverbial (basically, so). The researcher, Yael Maschler divided discourse markers in four general categories: cognitive, interpersonal, referential and structural.
INFO
.02
Locating Discourse markers
Where in the sentences do they occur?
Discourse markers act as the bridge between statements, and therefore may occur at any part of the sentence. This is due to both the type and function of Disourse marker used.
Function of Discourse markers
Discourse markers were once coined as empty "fillers" with no function. Now depending on the function, discourse markers may differ in location. The different functions may be: backchanneling, discourse planning, hedging, reformulation, stressing and topic changes.
.03
Data Context
Participant Data
General data of speaker participants
Who, What, When, Where and How?
INFO
Consent?
I had 2 participants, inclduding myself recorded each using their own microphone over a group call. Consent was given by each participant
.04
Analysis
Discourse marker in use
INFO
Hedging Backchanneling
INFO
.04
Analysis
How it is used
Function
MLE disourse maker - innit innit is a common phrase in MLE, usually used at the end of a phrase (refer to line 54) Referential Marker - "and then" Both words are considered discourse markers, used to introduce and create further depth into the sentence. (refer to line 54)
The function of innit is to project a question of isnt it/ is it not? In other asking an affirmative at the end of a declaritve statement.This can be considered an equivalent to Americans using "you know?". (refer to line 54)
The use of "and then" is a referntial marker which helps indicate sequence, causality and coordination of utterances. Therefore helping setup/introductory. (refer to line 260)
INFO
INFO
.08
Conclusion
Summary of Points
A Piece of the puzzle
- What is a discourse marker
- Types and functions of disourse markers
- Where and How are discourse markers used
- Context of data
- Analysis of data
I conclude by asking you to try and be consciously aware of how common Discourse markers are, and the importance it has on influencing the way we speak.
Thanks for your attention
Any questions?
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Transcript
Discourse markers
"Managing the flow and structure of Discourse"
University Logo
Student: Mohammed Hussain Rahman Advisor: Colleen Cotter
16/12/21
"discourse markers are a class of lexical expressions drawn primarily from the syntactic classes of conjunctions, adverbs, and prepositional phrases."
Bruce Fraser
Index
03. Data Context
02. Background
01. Introduction
05. Conclusion
04. Analysis
.01
Introduction
General
Specific
Using my data on Discourse markers, we can provide an overall account for its usage:
Understanding these principles of Disourse markers will provide better understanding
.02
What is a Discouse marker
A sentence is like a chain of words
In simple terms, we can class discourse markers as lexical expressions which link discourse segments while managing its structure.In not so simple terms, many researchers agree that there is no clear definition or function of discourse mark
.02
Types of Discourse markers
Yael Maschler
Yael Maschler is a Professor at the University of Haifa, Palestine. Her research into Discourse has helped proivde a better understanding of the types of Disourse markers,
Um, well the different types of discourse markers
Discourse markers can appear in various word classes such as Prepositional phrases (in fact) or adverbial (basically, so). The researcher, Yael Maschler divided discourse markers in four general categories: cognitive, interpersonal, referential and structural.
INFO
.02
Locating Discourse markers
Where in the sentences do they occur?
Discourse markers act as the bridge between statements, and therefore may occur at any part of the sentence. This is due to both the type and function of Disourse marker used.
Function of Discourse markers
Discourse markers were once coined as empty "fillers" with no function. Now depending on the function, discourse markers may differ in location. The different functions may be: backchanneling, discourse planning, hedging, reformulation, stressing and topic changes.
.03
Data Context
Participant Data
General data of speaker participants
Who, What, When, Where and How?
INFO
Consent?
I had 2 participants, inclduding myself recorded each using their own microphone over a group call. Consent was given by each participant
.04
Analysis
Discourse marker in use
INFO
Hedging Backchanneling
INFO
.04
Analysis
How it is used
Function
MLE disourse maker - innit innit is a common phrase in MLE, usually used at the end of a phrase (refer to line 54) Referential Marker - "and then" Both words are considered discourse markers, used to introduce and create further depth into the sentence. (refer to line 54)
The function of innit is to project a question of isnt it/ is it not? In other asking an affirmative at the end of a declaritve statement.This can be considered an equivalent to Americans using "you know?". (refer to line 54) The use of "and then" is a referntial marker which helps indicate sequence, causality and coordination of utterances. Therefore helping setup/introductory. (refer to line 260)
INFO
INFO
.08
Conclusion
Summary of Points
A Piece of the puzzle
I conclude by asking you to try and be consciously aware of how common Discourse markers are, and the importance it has on influencing the way we speak.
Thanks for your attention
Any questions?