Cambridge Studies in Linguistics Reihe

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The Acquisition of Two Languages from Birth

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The Acquisition of Complex Sentences
Holger Diessel
244 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
4,0(1)Abgeben
Focusing on the developmental process, this book delves into the mechanisms by which children learn to construct complex sentences. It explores linguistic theories, cognitive development, and the role of social interaction in language acquisition. Through empirical research and case studies, the author presents insights into the stages of sentence complexity that children navigate, offering a detailed understanding of their linguistic growth and the factors influencing it.
Coordination in Syntax
Niina Ning Zhang
294 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
4,5(2)Abgeben
Focusing on syntactic challenges posed by coordinate pairings, this book delves into their distinct properties in both English and Chinese. It examines the structural nuances and variations in usage between the two languages, providing insights into their grammatical frameworks. Through detailed analysis, it aims to enhance understanding of how coordinate structures function across different linguistic contexts.
Italian Syntax and Universal Grammar
Guglielmo Cinque
342 Seiten
12 Lesestunden
5,0(1)Abgeben
The collection features ten essays by Guglielmo Cinque, a prominent figure in theoretical syntax, focusing on Italian language analysis. It covers diverse topics such as relative clauses with perception verbs, impersonal si constructions, and adjective placement within noun phrases. The essays, some previously unpublished, highlight the broader implications of Cinque's findings for generative grammar and offer comparisons with other Romance and Germanic languages. This volume is an essential resource for scholars of Italian syntax and theoretical syntax.
The Acquisition of Two Languages from Birth
A Case Study
Annick De Houwer
408 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
Focusing on early bilingualism, this study investigates the intricacies of morphosyntactic development in young bilingual individuals. It delves into how children acquire and process grammatical structures in two languages, offering insights into the cognitive and linguistic factors influencing this complex developmental stage. Through detailed analysis, the research aims to enhance understanding of bilingual language acquisition and its implications for education and linguistics.
Inflectional Paradigms
Gregory Stump
239 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
This book explains inflectional paradigms' role as the grammatical nexus at which mismatches between words' content and form are resolved.
The Modular Architecture of Grammar
Jerrold Sadock
282 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
The book presents an innovative approach to grammar through the use of independent, simultaneous modules. This modular framework simplifies the complexities found in current theories, enabling a clearer understanding of grammatical structures. Each module operates independently, allowing for a more manageable and efficient study of language.
Symmetry Breaking in Syntax
Hubert Haider
284 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
This work presents a novel theory of grammar that delves into the longstanding distinction between OV (object-verb) and VO (verb-object) languages. It examines the fundamental asymmetry that exists between these two structures, offering insights into their linguistic implications and the nature of language itself. The book aims to enhance the understanding of syntactic organization and challenges traditional views, making it a significant contribution to the field of linguistics.
The Acquisition of Aspect and Modality
Ayhan Aksu-Koc
264 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
5,0(2)Abgeben
Ayhan Aksu-Koc's empirical research on Turkish children's acquisition of the past tense.
Mixed Categories
Irina Nikolaeva
The first in-depth study of the way languages can use a noun, as opposed to an adjective, to modify another noun. It surveys a wide range of languages and provides a detailed, explicit theoretical analysis of a range of previously unexplored constructions. It will be of interest to scholars and students of syntax, morphology and semantics.
Quantity Adjustment
Vowel Lengthening and Shortening in Early Middle English
Niko Rittenau
218 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
Using an innovative theoretical framework, Dr. Ritt describes the phenomenon of the change in vowel length in early Middle English, and sets out to account for its occurrence. He shows that the changes stem from universal principles that govern the way in which humans use speech sounds to communicate. He examines why these principles only sometimes lead to widespread changes, as in Middle English, and goes on to suggest that language is a complex system in which conflicting tendencies are constantly renegotiating their spheres of influence.
The Minimalist Program
Fahad Rashed Al-Mutairi
4,0(1)Abgeben
This evaluation of Chomsky's work from the perspectives of linguistics, evolution of language, history of physics, and philosophy of mind is interdisciplinary. It encourages linguists to reflect on the foundations of their discipline, and invites non-linguists to appreciate the complexity of human language and its place in the world.
The Universal Structure of Categories
Martina Wiltschko
Using data from a variety of languages, this book explores a range of grammatical categories and constructions, including tense, aspect, subjunctive, case and demonstratives. It presents a new theory of grammatical categories - the Universal Spine Hypothesis - and reinforces generative notions of Universal Grammar while accommodating insights from linguistic typology.
Cambridge Studies in Linguistics
Andrea D. Sims
An innovative investigation of 'missing' grammatical forms and their significance for linguistic theory. This accessible introduction to inflectional defectiveness draws on both formal and psycholinguistic perspectives to explore the structure of inflectional paradigms: the text's novel approach makes it essential reading for graduate students and researchers in linguistics.
Deriving Syntactic Relations
John Bowers
308 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
The book argues that the core elements of syntax are based on the relationships between words, challenging the traditional view that focuses on constituents created from words. It explores how these relational structures shape language and influence grammatical understanding, offering a fresh perspective on linguistic theory.
Universal Semantic Syntax
Egbert Fortuin
4,0(1)Abgeben
Syntactic theory has been dominated in the last decades by theories that disregard semantics in their approach to syntax. This book presents an alternative approach to syntax, showing that syntax can be analyzed from a semantic perspective.
Cambridge Studies in Linguistics
Andrew Radford
Brings to light largely unreported and unanalysed types of non-standard relative clauses in everyday English. A sophisticated and empirically rich analysis, it will be of interest to researchers and students working on syntax, the English language, language variation, corpus linguistics, experimental linguistics, and language change.
The Syntax of Adjuncts
Thomas Ernst
568 Seiten
20 Lesestunden
The book presents a theory regarding the placement of adverbial adjuncts within the Principles and Parameters framework, arguing that adverbials generally attach freely to any syntactic projection rather than adhering to specific principles. It examines various adverbial types, including predicational, domain expressions, participant prepositional phrases, and resultative and conditional clauses. The analysis draws primarily from English, Chinese, French, and Italian, with additional references to German and Japanese, showcasing a comprehensive approach to understanding adverbial usage across languages.
Gemination, Lenition, and Vowel Lengthening
Kurt Goblirsch
294 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
Of interest to German, Dutch, Frisian, English, and Scandinavian linguists, and also those in general historical linguistics, phonology, and Indo- European, this book examines the relationship between three major quantity changes in the history of the Germanic language group: consonant lengthening, vowel lengthening, and consonant weakening, highlighting the role of syllable structure.
Colloquial English
Andrew Radford
344 Seiten
13 Lesestunden
3,0(1)Abgeben
A brilliant analysis of colloquial English, both its syntax and its variations, using novel data from live, unscripted radio and TV broadcasts and the internet.
English Nouns
Rochelle Lieber
208 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
3,0(2)Abgeben
Focusing on the intricacies of English nominalizations, this book delves into how their meanings can shift based on syntactic context. It examines the mechanisms behind these variations, offering insights into the flexibility and complexity of English nouns in different grammatical settings.
Symmetry in Syntax
Merge, Move, and Labels
Barbara Citko
290 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
The book explores the symmetric properties of three fundamental mechanisms in minimalist syntax: merge, move, and labeling. It delves into how these processes interact and contribute to the structure of language, providing insights into the theoretical underpinnings of syntax. By focusing on these core elements, the work aims to enhance understanding of minimalist approaches and their implications for linguistic theory.
Heritage Languages and Their Speakers
Maria Polinsky
432 Seiten
16 Lesestunden
5,0(2)Abgeben
This book provides a pioneering introduction to heritage languages and their speakers, written by one of the founders of this new field. Using examples from a wide range of languages, it covers all the main components of grammar, including phonetics and phonology, morphology and morphosyntax, semantics and pragmatics, and shows easy familiarity with approaches ranging from formal grammar to typology, from sociolinguistics to child language acquisition and other relevant aspects of psycholinguistics. The book offers analysis of resilient and vulnerable domains in heritage languages, with a special emphasis on recurrent structural properties that occur across multiple heritage languages. It is explicit about instances where, based on our current knowledge, we are unable to reach a clear decision on a particular claim or analytical point, and therefore provides a much-needed resource for future research.
Morphosyntactic Change
Bettelou Los
266 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
This book explains how particle verbs fit into the grammatical systems of English and Dutch.
The Syntax of Negation
Liliane Haegeman
352 Seiten
13 Lesestunden
3,0(1)Abgeben
The book offers an in-depth analysis of sentential negation within the Government and Binding framework, highlighting the similarities between negative and interrogative sentences. Haegeman introduces the AFFECT-criterion, which manifests as the WH-criterion for questions and the NEG-criterion for negation, leading to phenomena like WH-movement and NEG-movement, particularly evident in Germanic languages. The work also explores representational chains in Romance languages and discusses theoretical distinctions in syntax, making it valuable for scholars in theoretical syntax.
Form and Meaning in Word Formation
A Study of Afrikaans Reduplication
Rudolf P. Botha
200 Seiten
7 Lesestunden
Focusing on the complexities of reduplication in Afrikaans, the study reveals that its principles are not exclusive to the language but shared across various tongues. Botha argues against the necessity of unique conceptual structures or standard procedures for understanding Afrikaans reduplication, aligning with contemporary cognitive theories. The analysis exemplifies Galilean linguistic inquiry, making significant contributions to morphology, word formation, and semantics, while offering advanced theoretical and methodological insights.
The Emergence of Meaning
Stephen Crain
306 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
3,0(1)Abgeben
The book explores the cognitive processes involved in language acquisition, focusing on how children learn English and Mandarin. It delves into the unique features of these languages and examines the broader implications for understanding human communication. By analyzing the similarities and differences in language learning, the author reveals insights into the nature of language itself and its impact on cognitive development.
Elementary Syntactic Structures
Cedric Boeckx
220 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
4,5(2)Abgeben
Turning grammar upside down, this book proposes a new model of syntax that is better suited for interdisciplinary interactions, and shows how syntax can proceed free of lexical influence. The empirical domain examined is vast, and all the fundamental units and properties of syntax are rethought.
Phonology and Language Use
Joan Bybee
260 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
4,1(11)Abgeben
Exploring the intricate relationship between language experience and phonological representation, this book delves into how individual interactions with language shape auditory perception and speech production. It offers a fresh perspective on phonology by examining the cognitive processes involved in language comprehension and use, emphasizing the significance of speaker and hearer experiences. Through comprehensive analysis, it challenges traditional views and seeks to redefine the understanding of phonological structures in linguistic theory.
Alliteration and Sound Change in Early English
Donka Minkova
422 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
The study examines early English verse to identify the timeline of specific sound changes in the language. By analyzing poetic texts, it provides insights into the evolution of English phonetics, contributing to a deeper understanding of linguistic development during that period. The research highlights the relationship between poetry and language change, offering a unique perspective on historical linguistics.
Relative Clauses
Andrew Radford
328 Seiten
12 Lesestunden
5,0(1)Abgeben
This book presents a detailed examination of non-standard relative clauses in everyday English, drawing on fresh data sourced from live, unscripted media broadcasts and online content. It explores the complexities and variations of these grammatical structures, offering insights into their usage in contemporary communication.
Morphological Productivity
Laurie Bauer
260 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
4,4(6)Abgeben
Focusing on morphological productivity, the book explores its significant role in the evolution of English vocabulary and its contentious nature in word formation studies. By integrating findings from morphology with syntax and phonology, it offers fresh perspectives derived from two decades of research. The work encompasses a diverse array of linguistic and psycholinguistic evidence, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of language structure and development.
Creole Genesis and the Acquisition of Grammar
The Case of Haitian Creole
Claire Lefebvre
480 Seiten
17 Lesestunden
4,0(1)Abgeben
The book explores the origins of creole languages, highlighting how elements from their source languages contribute to their development. It delves into the mechanisms at play during creole genesis, providing insights into the linguistic features and processes that shape these unique languages. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the intricate relationships between source languages and the resulting creole forms, offering a comprehensive understanding of language evolution in diverse cultural contexts.
Modality in Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics
Werner Abraham
454 Seiten
16 Lesestunden
A state-of-the-art survey exploring the linguistic questions of modality and mood. It will appeal to researchers and advanced students working in the fields of syntax, semantics and pragmatics, and the interfaces between them.