Word order and discourse in Russian as a second language
Abstract
The focus of this chapter is on the flexible word order of Russian and how it relates to such properties as information structure, (in)definiteness, and prosodic contours. After an overview of the relevant linguistic facts, the chapter discusses studies on the production, comprehension, and processing of both canonical and non-canonical Russian word orders in the Russian of children, L2 learners, and adult heritage speakers.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Syntax
Semantics
Linguistic Variation
Language Development and Disorders
Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 144–162
- Publication date
- 12 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter