Effects of language change on Bridging Linkage
Gwen Eva Janda (LMU München)
21.07.2025, 14:15–15:45
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 (Hauptgebäude), A 014
Zoom:
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In this talk I will address how language change affects on the example of so-called Bridging Linkage constructions. After shortly introducing Bridging Linkage, I will show examples of language change in these constructions. The reasons for these changes include language contact, grammaticalization as well as literacy. Samples are taken mainly from Ob-Ugric languages but I will also refer to changes in other Siberian languages.