How Long to Read Markedness

By Edwin L. Battistella

How Long Does it Take to Read Markedness?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read Markedness by Edwin L. Battistella

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Battistella traces the development of markedness theory as a central part of structuralist theories of language. He outlines the concepts of marked and unmarked from Prague School structuralism to present day applications in linguistic theory and cultural analysis, using the reference point of English grammar and sound structure. The author focuses on the fundamental asymmetry between terms of linguistic relationships, in which one term is more broadly defined and hence dominant (the unmarked term) while the other is more narrowly defined (the marked term). In addition to examining language-particular markedness relations evident in the structure and history of English, Battistella raises questions concerning universal asymmetries as well. He discusses the status of markedness as a unifying concept of linguistic structure and as a principle of language change.

How long is Markedness?

Markedness by Edwin L. Battistella is 290 pages long, and a total of 72,500 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Markedness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 36 minutes to read Markedness aloud.

What Reading Level is Markedness?

Markedness is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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