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@article{ART002846795},
author={Paik, Inn-Young},
title={A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics},
journal={Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University},
issn={1598-3021},
year={2022},
volume={79},
number={2},
pages={39-83},
doi={10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39}

TY - JOUR
AU - Paik, Inn-Young
TI - A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics
JO - Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
PY - 2022
VL - 79
IS - 2
PB - Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
SP - 39
EP - 83
SN - 1598-3021
AB - This paper is about a semantic analysis of dynamic modal categories, based on the theoretical framework of possible worlds semantics. Possible worlds semantics recognizes the meaning of modal expressions by dividing them into two parts, lexical meanings and contextual meanings. Dynamic modals share the same characteristics with other modal categories in that “they refer to the possibility or necessity that the content described in a sentence is true”. But they are distinguished from other modals in that the basis for such judgment depends on “the intrinsic uniqueness of a specific entity or situation”. Based on these defining characteristics, it was possible to present an appropriate explanation for the division of meaning and function of Korean dynamic modal expressions and their multiple interpretation in sentences. The former was explained with respect to the modal force of modal expressions and the latter with regard to the restriction of the context, which is called conversational backgrounds.
KW - Modality;Dynamic Modality;Periphrastic Construction;Possible Worlds Semantics;Ambiguity;Context-dependency;Conversational Backgrounds;Modal Operator;Modal Flavor;Modal Strength
DO - 10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39
ER -

Paik, Inn-Young. (2022). A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 79(2), 39-83.

Paik, Inn-Young. 2022, "A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics", Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, vol.79, no.2 pp.39-83. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39

Paik, Inn-Young "A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 79.2 pp.39-83 (2022) : 39.

Paik, Inn-Young. A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics. 2022; 79(2), 39-83. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39

Paik, Inn-Young. "A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 79, no.2 (2022) : 39-83.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39

Paik, Inn-Young. A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 79(2), 39-83. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39

Paik, Inn-Young. A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University. 2022; 79(2) 39-83. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39

Paik, Inn-Young. A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics. 2022; 79(2), 39-83. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39

Paik, Inn-Young. "A Study on Dynamic Modality Based on Possible Worlds Semantics" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 79, no.2 (2022) : 39-83.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.79.2.202205.39