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Constructions: a new theoretical approach to language.

Adele E. Goldberg1

  • 1Linguistics Department, University of Illinois, 61801-0168, Urbana, IL, USA

Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|May 22, 2003
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A novel constructionist approach in linguistics allows direct analysis of form-meaning pairings. This theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the full scope of language, including unusual linguistic structures.

Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Theoretical Linguistics
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • The emergence of constructionist approaches in linguistics over the last 10-15 years.
  • The ability of these approaches to directly state linguistic observations about form-meaning pairings, termed 'constructions'.
  • Rejection of a privileged 'core' in linguistic data analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and explain a new theoretical approach to language based on constructions.
  • To demonstrate how constructionist theories can account for the full range of linguistic facts.
  • To highlight the importance of unusual constructions in understanding general linguistic principles.

Main Methods:

  • Directly stating linguistic observations about form-meaning pairings (constructions).

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  • Analyzing the full range of language data without assuming a privileged subset.
  • Investigating unusual constructions to illuminate general linguistic issues.

    • Main Results:

    • Linguistic observations about form-meaning pairings can be directly stated within a constructionist framework.
    • Constructionist approaches offer a comprehensive account of language, encompassing all data.
    • Unusual constructions provide critical insights into broader linguistic theories.

    Conclusions:

    • Constructionist linguistics offers a powerful framework for a complete account of language.
    • The study of all linguistic phenomena, including rare ones, is essential for theoretical advancement.
    • This approach enhances our understanding of the fundamental nature of language structure and meaning.