1. Linguistic Norm in Classical Grammar and Rhetoric
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Ludwig Fesenmeier
Abstract
The chapter addresses the concept of linguistic norm in the tradition of classical grammar and rhetoric, paying special attention to activities concerning standardization processes in the Romance languages. Since a clear distinction between a prescriptive and a descriptive point of view is not given in “traditional grammar”, the latter is manifested in the form of grammatical treatises which often also aimed at offering norms for “correct” language use. As a consequence thereof, our contribution will be concerned with aspects relating to the realm of the history of language sciences and, at least partially, to the history of rhetoric. The period taken into consideration ranges from Latin antiquity (Cicero, Quintilian) to the middle of the 17th century (Vaugelas). The topics to be discussed were selected with regard to the significance of the respective protagonists in the history of ideas in (Latin and) Romance language standardization.
Abstract
The chapter addresses the concept of linguistic norm in the tradition of classical grammar and rhetoric, paying special attention to activities concerning standardization processes in the Romance languages. Since a clear distinction between a prescriptive and a descriptive point of view is not given in “traditional grammar”, the latter is manifested in the form of grammatical treatises which often also aimed at offering norms for “correct” language use. As a consequence thereof, our contribution will be concerned with aspects relating to the realm of the history of language sciences and, at least partially, to the history of rhetoric. The period taken into consideration ranges from Latin antiquity (Cicero, Quintilian) to the middle of the 17th century (Vaugelas). The topics to be discussed were selected with regard to the significance of the respective protagonists in the history of ideas in (Latin and) Romance language standardization.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Manuals of Romance Linguistics v
- Preface vii
- Table of Contents ix
- Abbreviations xiii
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Introduction
- 0. Romance Standardology: Roots and Traditions 3
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Theories of Linguistic Norm
- 1. Linguistic Norm in Classical Grammar and Rhetoric 63
- 2. Linguistic Norm in the Prague School of Linguistics 107
- 3. Linguistic Norm in the Linguistic Theory of Eugenio Coseriu 127
- 4. Linguistic Norm in Sociolinguistics 145
- 5. Linguistic Norm in Linguistic Pragmatics 165
- 6. Linguistic Norm in Cognitive Linguistics 183
- 7. Linguistic Norm in Discourse Linguistics 209
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Instruments and Reference Tools for Language Codification and Modernization
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8. Romanian
- 8.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 231
- 8.2 Normative Grammars 245
- 8.3 Normative Dictionaries 261
- 8.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 281
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9. Italian
- 9.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 297
- 9.2 Normative Grammars 317
- 9.3 Normative Dictionaries 341
- 9.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 373
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10. French
- 10.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 399
- 10.2 Normative Grammars 417
- 10.3 Normative Dictionaries 441
- 10.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 461
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11. Catalan
- 11.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 481
- 11.2 Normative Grammars 497
- 11.3 Normative Dictionaries 519
- 11.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 535
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12. Spanish
- 12.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 559
- 12.2 Normative Grammars 581
- 12.3 Normative Dictionaries 605
- 12.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 629
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13. Portuguese
- 13.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 651
- 13.2 Normative Grammars 679
- 13.3 Normative Dictionaries 701
- 13.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 725
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14. “Minor” Romance Languages
- 14.1 “Minor” Italo-Romance Languages 747
- 14.2 “Minor” Gallo-Romance Languages 773
- 14.3 “Minor” Ibero-Romance Languages 809
- 14.4 Romance-based Creoles 831
- Index of subjects 851
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Manuals of Romance Linguistics v
- Preface vii
- Table of Contents ix
- Abbreviations xiii
-
Introduction
- 0. Romance Standardology: Roots and Traditions 3
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Theories of Linguistic Norm
- 1. Linguistic Norm in Classical Grammar and Rhetoric 63
- 2. Linguistic Norm in the Prague School of Linguistics 107
- 3. Linguistic Norm in the Linguistic Theory of Eugenio Coseriu 127
- 4. Linguistic Norm in Sociolinguistics 145
- 5. Linguistic Norm in Linguistic Pragmatics 165
- 6. Linguistic Norm in Cognitive Linguistics 183
- 7. Linguistic Norm in Discourse Linguistics 209
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Instruments and Reference Tools for Language Codification and Modernization
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8. Romanian
- 8.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 231
- 8.2 Normative Grammars 245
- 8.3 Normative Dictionaries 261
- 8.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 281
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9. Italian
- 9.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 297
- 9.2 Normative Grammars 317
- 9.3 Normative Dictionaries 341
- 9.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 373
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10. French
- 10.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 399
- 10.2 Normative Grammars 417
- 10.3 Normative Dictionaries 441
- 10.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 461
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11. Catalan
- 11.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 481
- 11.2 Normative Grammars 497
- 11.3 Normative Dictionaries 519
- 11.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 535
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12. Spanish
- 12.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 559
- 12.2 Normative Grammars 581
- 12.3 Normative Dictionaries 605
- 12.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 629
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13. Portuguese
- 13.1 Orthography and Orthoepy 651
- 13.2 Normative Grammars 679
- 13.3 Normative Dictionaries 701
- 13.4 Dictionaries of Language Difficulties 725
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14. “Minor” Romance Languages
- 14.1 “Minor” Italo-Romance Languages 747
- 14.2 “Minor” Gallo-Romance Languages 773
- 14.3 “Minor” Ibero-Romance Languages 809
- 14.4 Romance-based Creoles 831
- Index of subjects 851
