Variation and Change in French Morphosyntax: The Case of Collective Nouns

by Anna Tristram

Overview

This book tests the hypothesis that plural agreement with collective nouns is becoming frequent in French. It addresses questions concerning the methodological challenges of studying variation and change in morphosyntax, and the application of sociolinguistic generalisations to the French of France.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367601980
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Research Context and Questions 2. Theoretical Issues 3. Methodological Issues 4. Variation and Change in Contemporary French 5. Diachronic Perspectives 6. Explorations of Education 7. Discussion, Conclusions, and Further Questions