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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
344 Seiten
13 Lesestunden
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Guglielmo Cinque, a prominent figure in theoretical syntax, presents a collection of eleven essays that delve into various aspects of Italian syntax. The volume includes both previously published works and new essays, offering insights into the comparative syntax of Italian alongside other Romance and Germanic languages. This comprehensive exploration will be invaluable for scholars focused on Italian syntax and those interested in broader theoretical syntax discussions.
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.
Functional Categories
Pieter Muysken
320 Seiten
12 Lesestunden
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This book delves into the grammatical structures that serve specific functions within language, exploring the concept of functional categories. It examines how these elements contribute to meaning and communication, providing insights into the underlying rules that govern language use. Through a detailed analysis, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and intricacies of linguistic frameworks, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.
Conditionals and Prediction
Time, Knowledge and Causation in Conditional Constructions
Barbara Dancygier
228 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
The analysis delves into English conditional sentences, categorizing them based on time-reference and modality. Dancygier explores the relationship between the fundamental meanings of conditionality and the formal linguistic structures that convey these meanings. While centered on English, the research offers a framework applicable to various grammatical phenomena across multiple languages, making it a valuable resource for linguists interested in comparative grammar.
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
264 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
A new theory of grammar which explores the old distinction between OV and VO languages and their underlying basic asymmetry.
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.
On Definiteness
A Study with Special Reference to English and Finnish
Andrew Chesterman
236 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
The book introduces an innovative theory regarding definiteness in language, exploring how it influences communication and meaning. It delves into the nuances of definiteness, examining its implications for linguistics and cognitive processes. Through a comprehensive analysis, the author challenges existing paradigms and offers fresh insights into the role of definiteness in shaping language structure and usage. This work aims to enhance understanding of linguistic definiteness and its broader impact on language theory.
Objects and Information Structure
Mary Dalrymple
262 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
Focusing on the interplay between language and cognition, this study examines how different languages convey the impact of information structure on object representation. It explores various linguistic frameworks and provides insights into how speakers prioritize and organize information about objects in communication. The research highlights cross-linguistic variations and implications for understanding cognitive processes related to language use.
Dependency and Directionality
Marcel den Dikken
404 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
This book presents a syntactic theory that emphasizes the construction of trees from the top down, offering a comprehensive view of structure building, movement, and locality. It explores how these elements interact within language, providing insights into syntax and its foundational principles. The integration of these concepts aims to deepen the reader's understanding of linguistic structures and their implications in syntactic theory.
On Definiteness
Andrew Chesterman
236 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
The 1991 book introduces an innovative theory regarding definiteness in language, exploring how it influences communication and understanding. It delves into the nuances of language structure and usage, offering insights that challenge conventional perspectives. Through detailed analysis, the author presents a framework that redefines the role of definiteness, contributing to the broader field of linguistics and enhancing comprehension of language dynamics.
Restrictiveness in Case Theory
Henry Smith
342 Seiten
12 Lesestunden
Focusing on the theory of syntactic case, the book explores the intricate relationship between morphosyntax and grammatical function within a unification-based framework. It introduces three ordered constraints governing the association of noun phrases and arguments, emphasizing the concept of "restrictiveness." Beginning with an in-depth analysis of dative substitution in Icelandic, the author examines diverse synchronic and diachronic data to develop a typology of case. This innovative work is essential for those interested in the evolution and cross-linguistic aspects of case systems.
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.
Case
Mark Baker
356 Seiten
13 Lesestunden
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Focusing on a unified theory of structural case, this book explores linguistic data from over twenty diverse languages. It delves into the intricacies of case theory, providing insights into the grammatical structures that underpin various languages. Through comprehensive analysis, it aims to bridge gaps in understanding how structural case operates across different linguistic contexts, making it a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike.
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.
GRAMMATICAL CATEGORIES
M. Rita Manzini
363 Seiten
13 Lesestunden
Grammatical categories (e.g. complementizer, negation, auxiliary, case) are some of the most important building blocks of syntax and morphology. Categorization therefore poses fundamental questions about grammatical structures and about the lexicon from which they are built. Adopting a 'lexicalist' stance, the authors argue that lexical items are not epiphenomena, but really represent the mapping of sound to meaning (and vice versa) that classical conceptions imply. Their rule-governed combination creates words, phrases and sentences - structured by the 'categories' that are the object of the present inquiry. They argue that the distinction between functional and non-functional categories, between content words and inflections, is not as deeply rooted in grammar as is often thought. In their argumentation they lay the emphasis on empirical evidence, drawn mainly from dialectal variation in the Romance languages, as well as from Albanian.
Deriving Syntactic Relations
David Weisburd
306 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
This book reduces, to a bare minimum, the primitive notions required to characterize the syntax of natural language systems, providing a simple yet explanatory formal basis for investigation at all levels of the structure and function of language. It will be ideal for graduates and academic researchers concerned with human language and syntax.
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.
Compounds and Compounding
Laurie Bauer
208 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
Introduction; 2. Compounds and words; 3. The grammar of compounds; 4. The semantics of compounds; 5. The classification of compounds; 6. Facets of English compounding; 7. Discussion.
Fluent Aphasia
Susan Edwards
244 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
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Fluent aphasia is explored in depth, highlighting its impact on language abilities. The book delves into the characteristics of the disorder, including how it affects communication and comprehension. It also discusses potential causes, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic approaches, making it a valuable resource for understanding this complex condition.
A Notional Theory of Syntactic Categories
John Mathieson Anderson
368 Seiten
13 Lesestunden
The book introduces a groundbreaking theory regarding syntactic categories and the lexical classes associated with them. It explores the structure and function of language, offering fresh insights into how these categories shape linguistic understanding and usage. Through a detailed analysis, it aims to redefine traditional notions of syntax and semantics, providing a comprehensive framework for studying language.
English Nouns
Rochelle Lieber
208 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
3,0(2)Abgeben
Focusing on the syntactic context of English nominalizations, this book delves into how different readings emerge from specific structures. It examines the intricate mechanisms behind the formation and interpretation of English nouns, offering insights into their diverse meanings based on grammatical usage.
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
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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.
Predication Theory
Donna Jo Napoli
380 Seiten
14 Lesestunden
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In this insightful exploration, Donna Jo Napoli delves into the concepts of argument and predicate, presenting them through a practical lens. She emphasizes clarity and understanding, making complex ideas accessible. Napoli's approach encourages readers to engage with these foundational elements of language and logic, fostering a deeper appreciation for their significance in communication and reasoning.
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.
Syntactic Theory in the High Middle Ages
Modistic Models of Sentence Structure
Michael A. Covington
172 Seiten
7 Lesestunden
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The book explores the theories of sentence structure developed by the Modistae, a group of influential grammarians and logicians active in Paris during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Michael Covington examines their origins and evolution, providing insights into their contributions to linguistic theory and the historical context of their work. This study offers a detailed analysis of how these early thinkers shaped the understanding of syntax and grammar.
Form and Meaning in Word Formation
A Study of Afrikaans Reduplication
Rudolf P. Botha
200 Seiten
7 Lesestunden
Focusing on the complex process of reduplication in Afrikaans, this study reveals that its principles are shared across various languages, challenging the notion of unique linguistic structures. Botha argues that understanding Afrikaans reduplication does not require specialized conceptual frameworks, aligning with contemporary cognitive research. The analysis exemplifies Galilean linguistic inquiry, contributing valuable insights into morphology, word formation, and semantics, making it a significant resource for scholars in these fields.
The Emergence of Meaning
Stephen Crain
306 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
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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.
Alliteration & Sound Change in
Donka Minkova
424 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
Focusing on early English verse, this study investigates the timeline of specific sound changes in the language. By analyzing poetic evidence, it aims to shed light on the evolution of English phonetics, providing insights into linguistic development during a pivotal period.
Cambridge Studies in Linguistics
Rochelle Lieber
4,5(7)Abgeben
Rochelle Lieber discusses the lexical semantics of word formation in a systematic way, allowing the reader to explore the nature of affixal polysemy, the reasons why there are multiple affixes with the same function and the issues of mismatch between form and meaning in word formation.
The Raising of Predicates
Predicative Noun Phrases and the Theory of Clause Structure
Andrea Moro
332 Seiten
12 Lesestunden
4,5(2)Abgeben
The study introduces a novel category of copular sentences called inverse copular sentences, where the noun phrase serves as the predicate and occupies the subject's canonical position. This finding unifies four areas of syntax into a cohesive framework, linking inverse copular sentences with existential sentences, constructions with "seem," and unaccusative forms. Additionally, it addresses classical syntactic issues, offering insights into expletives, locality theory, cliticization, possessive constructions, and cross-linguistic variations of the Definiteness Effect.
Elementary Syntactic Structures
Cedric Boeckx
220 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
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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.
Morpheme Order and Semantic Scope
Word Formation in the Athapaskan Verb
Keren Rice
468 Seiten
17 Lesestunden
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Focusing on verb structure within Athapaskan languages, this book provides an in-depth and scholarly exploration of the topic. It combines theoretical insights with detailed analysis, making it a valuable resource for linguists and those interested in the complexities of verb formation and usage in this language family. The work emphasizes the unique characteristics and patterns found in Athapaskan verbs, contributing to a greater understanding of the language's structure and its linguistic significance.
Phonology and Language Use
Joan Bybee
260 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
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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
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Focusing on the role of morphological productivity in the evolution of English vocabulary, this book explores its impact on word formation and structure. It adopts an eclectic approach by integrating findings from morphology, syntax, and phonology. Drawing on two decades of research, the text offers fresh insights and examines a diverse array of linguistic and psycholinguistic evidence, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of language development.
Creole Genesis and the Acquisition of Grammar
The Case of Haitian Creole
Claire Lefebvre
480 Seiten
17 Lesestunden
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Focusing on the cognitive processes of creole genesis, this study delves into relexification, reanalysis, and direct leveling. It provides a detailed comparison of Haitian creole with French and Fongbe, highlighting how elements from these source languages manifest in the creole. The author emphasizes the contributions of adult speakers and addresses challenges in three key approaches—universalist, superstratist, and substratist—central to the ongoing debate about creole development.
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.