Epistemic and Evidential Expressions in English Over Time: Some Insights on the Role of Interactional Processes and Social Change

In this introductory paper we outline the aims of the special issue on epistemic and evidential expressions in English across time, the main areas of research within this field and give a summary of the papers included in the special issue, while also highlighting how they contribute to the overarching research aim and how they intersect.

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Journal of English Linguistics
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2026-06-17
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https://doi.org/10.1177/00754242261455908
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Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
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Epistemic and Evidential Expressions in English Over Time: Some Insights on the Role of Interactional Processes and Social Change

Svenja Kranich, Elisabeth Reber
Journal of English Linguistics
Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
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Epistemic and Evidential Expressions in English Over Time: Some Insights on the Role of Interactional Processes and Social Change

Svenja Kranich, Elisabeth Reber
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Abstract

In this introductory paper we outline the aims of the special issue on epistemic and evidential expressions in English across time, the main areas of research within this field and give a summary of the papers included in the special issue, while also highlighting how they contribute to the overarching research aim and how they intersect.

Journal of English Linguistics
University of Bonn (DE), Technische Hochschule Augsburg (DE), University of Augsburg (DE)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
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