Syntax-Discourse Interface

The Syntax-Discourse Interface refers to how the structure of individual sentences (syntax) connects with the broader context and meaning within a conversation or text (discourse). It explores how sentence-level grammatical features influence, and are influenced by, overall communication, coherence, and understanding. Essentially, it examines how the internal structure of sentences interacts with and contributes to the larger flow of dialogue or written text, ensuring that parts fit together logically and meaningfully at both the sentence and discourse levels.