A Contrastive Study of Function in Intonation Systems

Preface

Chapter 1　Introduction
1.1　Introduction
1.2　English Intonation System
1.3　English Tag Questions
1.4　Japanese Accent and Intonation
1.5　Japanese Particles
1.6　The SFL Framework

Chapter 2　Language Catalogue
2.1　Introduction
2.2　Tripartite in Function of Intonation Systems
2.3　SIS and PIS
2.4　Classification of Each Language
2.5　Discussion in Language Families
2.6　Conclusion

Chapter 3　On the Multi-Layer Structure of Metafunctions
3.1　Introduction
3.2　American Structurism vs. SFL
3.3　The Definition of Three Metafunctions
3.4　The Concentric Structure of Three Metafunctions in Intonation
3.5　New Images of Metafunction
3.6　Text Analysis: An Example
3.7　Concluding Remarks

Chapter 4　English Intonation System as Interpersonal Embodiment
4.1　Introduction
4.2　English Intonation System
4.3　English Tag Questions
4.4　The SFL Framework
4.5　English Jokes
4.6　Gradual Lowering
4.7　Summary

Chapter 5　The Interpersonal-Nuance Carriers in Japanese
5.1　Introduction
5.2　Rank Scales in the Semiotic System
5.3　Intonation
5.4　Final Particles
5.5　Modal Auxiliaries
5.6　Semantics vs. Pragmatics: Conclusion

Chapter 6　An Acoustic Analysis of the Punch Line Paratone in the Kobanashi Stories
6.1　Introduction
6.2　Japanese Kobanashi
6.2.1　Kamo to Negi
6.2.2　Abura-ya no Neko
6.2.3　Kaita Mon ga Mono Iuta
6.3　Conclusion

Chapter 7　Chinese Particles
7.1　Introduction
7.2　Chinese Particles

Chapter 8　CV Variations and Relative Productivity
8.1　Introduction
8.2　CV Variations
8.3　Relative Productivity
8.3.1　Korean
8.3.2　Japanese
8.3.3　Chinese
8.4　Conclusion

Chapter 9　Conclusion

References
Index