English linguistics
Talks
This paper aims to explain English double modal constructions (e.g., “might could”) using a construction grammar framework.
Mar 9, 2017
SECOL 84
Charleston, SC
Andrew Abdalian
We present a film that provides an introduction to the town, featuring interviews with natives, highlighting its cultural and linguistic history. The film focuses in particular on the participants identity and its tie to linguistic features, noting in particular Italian retentions still heard in the town today.
Mar 29, 2016
SECOL 83
New Orleans, LA
Nathalie Dajko, Lisa Sprowls, Andrew Abdalian