Models of Modals: From Pragmatics and Corpus Linguistics to Machine Learning

Abstract

Ilse Depraetere, Bert Cappelle, Martin Hilpert, and their collaborators present a groundbreaking study on English modality in Models of Modals: From Pragmatics and Corpus Linguistics to Machine Learning, the 110th volume in the prestigious Topics in English Linguistics (TiEL) series, edited by Susan M. Fitzmaurice and Bernd Kortmann. This series has long been a cornerstone of linguistic research, providing a platform for high-quality studies across various subfields of English linguistics. Recognized for its pioneering contributions to various domains within English linguistics, the TiEL series serves as a robust platform for scholarly inquiry. Models of Modals emerges from the collaborative effort of the Franco-Swiss project “Rethinking English Modal Constructions (REM)”, which offers a multifaceted exploration of subtle factors influencing the selection of modal verbs.

Keywords: Model, modal, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, machine learning