Keywords
spoken language corpus
language sampling
code-switching
TalkBank
Usage-Based Approach
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Abstract
Taking into consideration the dynamic and adaptable nature of code-switching of the Istrian bilingual speakers, the objective of this paper is to investigate the aspects underlying the processing and production of switched linguistic sequences, focusing in particular on conceptualization, frequency, accessibility, similarity and adaptation of linguistic constructs in specific contexts, as well as pragmatic purposes and functions.
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