@article{oai:niigata-u.repo.nii.ac.jp:00027132, author = {Yamada, Yoko}, journal = {新潟大学経済論集, 新潟大学経済論集}, month = {Sep}, note = {This study investigates the structure of discourse organised by main and as-clauses expressing reasons (henceforth as-clauses), especially focusing on the discourse properties of subject NPs in clauses. To date, detailed investigations of as-clauses have been limited; consequently, not much is known about the structure of discourse organised by main and as-clauses. Examining empirical data by applying the consciousness-based approach to information flow proposed by Chafe (1994), this study demonstrates how the usage of as-clauses is pragmatically motivated.}, pages = {211--229}, title = {The influence of subject NPs in the structuring of discourse : A case study of as-clauses expressing reasons}, volume = {99}, year = {2015} }