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Topics in Scandinavian Syntax

Author : L. Hellan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400945728
Total Pages : 275 pages
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Download or read book Topics in Scandinavian Syntax written by L. Hellan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present collection of papers grew out of a Workshop on Scandinavian Syntax and Theory of Grammar, held in Trondheim in 1982. Five of the contributions - those by Maling, Herslund, Cooper, Platzack and Thniinsson - are developments of papers read at this workshop, and all of the contributions reflect (and have partly inspired) the strong momentum which this area of research has gained over the last few years. It is our hope that the collection will be useful for those who want to familiarize themselves with this research, as well as for those actively engaged in it. We are grateful to the authors for their collaboration in getting the volume together, and to Frank Heny and the Reidel staff (Martin Scrivener, editor, in particular) for their help, encouragement and patience through the various phases of the production of this book. Very many thanks also to our anonymous referees, and to Elisabet Engdahl for help and advice. KIRST! KOCH CHRISTENSEN LARS HELLAN vii LARS HELLAN AND KIRSTI KOCH CHRISTENSEN INTRODUCTION O. INTRODUCTION A natural theoretical perspective for a language-family-oriented anthology like the present one is that of COMPARATIVE RESEARCH. This is not to say that the papers of this volume are all focused on comparative issues (in fact, most of them are not), but rather that the language family from which most of the data are drawn lends itself naturally to comparative studies.

Working Papers in Scandinavian Syntax

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Total Pages : 814 pages
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Download or read book Working Papers in Scandinavian Syntax written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Role of Inflection in Scandinavian Syntax

Author : Anders Holmberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195361903
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Book Synopsis The Role of Inflection in Scandinavian Syntax by : Anders Holmberg

Download or read book The Role of Inflection in Scandinavian Syntax written by Anders Holmberg and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1995-06-29 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Holmberg and Platzack present a theory of the role which subject-verb agreement and case morphology play in syntax. Their theory is based mainly on a detailed comparison of syntactical inflectional properties in the various Scandinavian languages, although many other languages are discussed as well. The theoretical issues discussed include abstract vs. morphological case, functional heads, verb-second, null subjects and other empty categories, pronouns and clitics, various impersonal constructions, long distance reflexives, and the double object construction. Probably the most detailed and comprehensive study to date of the interplay of case, subject-verb agreement, and other grammatical properties in the syntax of related languages, this book offers important insights for professional linguists and students with an interest in generative grammar, typology/comparative grammar, or Scandinavian and Germanic languages.

Syntactic Variation in Insular Scandinavian

Author : Höskuldur Thráinsson
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9027265593
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Book Synopsis Syntactic Variation in Insular Scandinavian by : Höskuldur Thráinsson

Download or read book Syntactic Variation in Insular Scandinavian written by Höskuldur Thráinsson and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the latest research on the syntax of the “Insular Scandinavian” languages (Faroese and Icelandic), with contributions from thirteen experts, and a significant introductory chapter by the four editors. The topics covered include some that have figured extensively in recent literature on Scandinavian syntax and its implications for syntactic theory: case, agreement, embedded clause word order, stylistic fronting, and the nature of “expletive” constructions. The volume is conceived around the topic of variation, both within and between the two languages studied—as well as more generally—and stands out for the wealth of new empirical detail from both Faroese and Icelandic, relating to each of the topics and theoretical issues discussed. Each chapter is written in a way to make it accessible to a wide audience within linguistics; the book will be essential reading for students and researchers with an interest in the syntax of the Germanic languages.

Studies in Övdalian Morphology and Syntax

Author : Kristine Bentzen
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9027269130
Total Pages : 239 pages
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Book Synopsis Studies in Övdalian Morphology and Syntax by : Kristine Bentzen

Download or read book Studies in Övdalian Morphology and Syntax written by Kristine Bentzen and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Övdalian is spoken in central Sweden by about 2000 speakers. Traditionally categorized as a dialect of Swedish, it has not received much international attention. However, Övdalian is typologically closer to Faroese or Icelandic than it is to Swedish, and since it has been spoken in relative isolation for about 1000 years, a number of interesting linguistic archaisms have been preserved and innovations have developed. This volume provides seven papers about Övdalian morphology and syntax. The papers, all based on extensive fieldwork, cover topics such as verb movement, subject doubling, wh-words and case in Övdalian. Constituting the first comprehensive linguistic description of Övdalian in English, this volume is of interest for linguists in the fields of Scandinavian and Germanic linguistics, and also historical linguists will be thrilled by some of the presented data. The data and the analyses presented here furthermore challenge our view of the morphosyntax of the Scandinavian languages in some cases – as could be expected when a new language enters the linguistic arena.

Nominal Phrases from a Scandinavian Perspective

Author : Marit Julien
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027294127
Total Pages : 365 pages
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Book Synopsis Nominal Phrases from a Scandinavian Perspective by : Marit Julien

Download or read book Nominal Phrases from a Scandinavian Perspective written by Marit Julien and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2005-09-22 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph presents a new model of the internal syntax of nominal phrases. The model is mainly based on Scandinavian, since with the wide range of variation that Scandinavian displays in the nominal domain, despite the close genetic relationship between the different varieties, Scandinavian is particularly well-suited for explorations into nominal syntax. Among the topics covered are the basic syntactic structure of nominal phrases, definiteness, adjective phrases, possessors, relative clauses, and nominal predicates. The model is however meant to be a tool for analysing the nominal phrases of any language. While the base-generated structure is taken to be universally uniform, the model allows for variation in the feature makeup of individual elements, in the phonological realisation of the features, and in the movements that may or may not apply. Hence, as shown in the final chapter, patterns found in languages outside of Scandinavian can also be accounted for within the model.

Issues in Germanic Syntax

Author : Werner Abraham
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110847272
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Issues in Germanic Syntax written by Werner Abraham and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

New Trends in Nordic and General Linguistics

Author : Martin Hilpert
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110267934
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis New Trends in Nordic and General Linguistics by : Martin Hilpert

Download or read book New Trends in Nordic and General Linguistics written by Martin Hilpert and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a survey of current work in Nordic and General Linguistics, with a special focus on language contact. The papers in this book were presented at the 11th International Conference of Nordic and General Linguistics (ICNGL) in Freiburg. The ICNGL conference series aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas on Scandinavian and other languages, between researchers from the Nordic countries and elsewhere. The present volume focuses on language contact, which has always been a topic of great interest in Nordic Linguistics. Additionally, the contributions in this book address issues of phonology, morpho-syntax, syntax, and grammaticalization. The book is meant to be a snapshot of Nordic Linguistics as it is practiced today, reflecting at the same time its established research traditions as well as its forages into new methodologies and theories.

The Syntax of Mainland Scandinavian

Author : Jan Terje Faarlund
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019255008X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Book Synopsis The Syntax of Mainland Scandinavian by : Jan Terje Faarlund

Download or read book The Syntax of Mainland Scandinavian written by Jan Terje Faarlund and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the syntactic structures of Mainland Scandinavian, a term that covers the Northern Germanic languages spoken in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and parts of Finland. The continuum of mutually intelligible standard languages, regional varieties, and dialects stretching from southern Jutland to eastern Finland share many syntactic patterns and features, but also present interesting syntactic differences. In this volume, Jan Terje Faarlund discusses the main syntactic features of the national languages, alongside the most widespread or typologically interesting features of the non-standard varieties. Each topic is illustrated with examples drawn from reference grammars, research literature, corpora of various sorts, and the author's own research. The framework is current generative grammar, but the volume is descriptive in nature, with technical formalities and theoretical discussion kept to a minimum. It will hence be a valuable reference for students and researchers working on any Scandinavian language, as well as for syntacticians and typologists interested in Scandinavian facts and data without necessarily being able to read Scandinavian.

Studies in Övdalian Morphology and Syntax: New Research on a Lesser-known Scandinavian Language

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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Studies in Övdalian Morphology and Syntax: New Research on a Lesser-known Scandinavian Language written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Övdalian is spoken in central Sweden by about 2000 speakers. Traditionally categorized as a dialect of Swedish, it has not received much international attention. However, Övdalian is typologically closer to Faroese or Icelandic than it is to Swedish, and since it has been spoken in relative isolation for about 1000 years, a number of interesting linguistic archaisms have been preserved and innovations have developed. This volume provides seven papers about Övdalian morphology and syntax. The papers, all based on extensive fieldwork, cover topics such as verb movement, subject doubling, wh-words and case in Övdalian. Constituting the first comprehensive linguistic description of Övdalian in English, this volume is of interest for linguists in the fields of Scandinavian and Germanic linguistics, and also historical linguists will be thrilled by some of the presented data. The data and the analyses presented here furthermore challenge our view of the morphosyntax of the Scandinavian languages in some cases - as could be expected when a new language enters the linguistic arena.

Subjects, Expletives, and the EPP

Author : Peter Svenonius
Publisher : Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax
ISBN 13 : 9780195142259
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Subjects, Expletives, and the EPP written by Peter Svenonius and published by Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of previously unpublished articles examines Noam Chomsky's Extended Projection Principle and its relationship to subjects and expletives (works like "it" that stand for other words). Re-examining Chomsky's proposition that each clause must have a subject, these articles represent the current state of the debate, particularly with respect to the theory's universal applicability across languages. Presenting an international and highly respected group of contributors, the volume explores these questions in a variety of languages, including Italian, Finnish, Icelandic, and Hungarian.

Constituent Questions

Author : E. Engdahl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400953232
Total Pages : 360 pages
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Download or read book Constituent Questions written by E. Engdahl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Working Papers in Scandinavian Syntax

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 820 pages
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Download or read book Working Papers in Scandinavian Syntax written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Studies in Comparative Germanic Syntax

Author : Höskuldur Thräinsson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781402002946
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (29 download)

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Book Synopsis Studies in Comparative Germanic Syntax by : Höskuldur Thräinsson

Download or read book Studies in Comparative Germanic Syntax written by Höskuldur Thräinsson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-11-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O. THE CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME AND THE FIELD OF COMPARATIVE GERMANIC SYNTAX Comparati ve synchronic and diachronic syntax has become an increasingly popular and fruitful research area over the past 10-15 years. A central reason for this is that recent developments in linguistic theory have made it possible to formulate explicit and testable hypotheses concerning syntactic universals and cross-linguistic varia- tion. Here we refer to the so-called "Principles-and-Parameters" approaches (see Chomsky 1981a, 1982, 1986a, and also Williams 1987, Freidin 1991, Chomsky and Lasnik 1993, and references cited in these works). It may even be fair to say that the Government-Binding framework (first outlined by Chomsky 1981b)-a spe- cific instantiation of the Principles-and-Parameters approach-has been more influential than any other theoretical syntactic framework. Since 1984, syntacticians investigating the formal properties of Germanic languages have, as an international effort, organized "workshops" on comparative Germanic syntax. The first was held at the University of Trondheim in Trondheim, Norway (1984), the second at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik, Iceland (1985), the third at the University of Abo in Abo, Finland (1986), the fourth at McGill University, Montreal, Canada (1987), the fifth in Groningen, The Nether- lands (1988), the sixth in Lund, Sweden (1989), the seventh in Stuttgart, Germany (1991), the eighth in Troms, Norway (1992), the ninth at Harvard University, Cambridge, USA (1994), the tenth at the Catholic University in Brussels, Belgium (1995), and the eleventh at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA (1995).

Syntactic Aspects of Topic and Comment

Author : André Meinunger
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9789027227591
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Syntactic Aspects of Topic and Comment written by André Meinunger and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book focuses on the syntactic behavior of argument noun phrases depending on their discourse status. The main language of consideration is German, but it is shown that the observations can be carried over to other languages. The claim is that discourse-new arguments remain inside the VP where they are base generated. The hierarchy of argument projection is claimed to be fix within and across languages. With the major attention to direct objects it is then argued that discourse-old, here called topical noun phrases undergo raising to agreement projections. This movement can be realized differently: scrambling, object agreement, clitic-doubling, differences in morphological case and stress pattern turn out to be analyzable as one underlying phenomenon. It is furthermore shown that many so-called subject:object asymmetries boil down to topic:non-topic differences, for example with respect to extraction. Thus, irrespectively of the argumental status discourse-new constituents do not act as barriers whereas topical arguments create (weak) islands.

Subjects, Expletives, and the EPP

Author : Peter Svenonius
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195343859
Total Pages : 254 pages
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Download or read book Subjects, Expletives, and the EPP written by Peter Svenonius and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-09-19 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of previously unpublished articles examines Noam Chomsky's Extended Projection Principle and its relationship to subjects and expletives (works like "it" that stand for other words). Re-examining Chomsky's proposition that each clause must have a subject, these articles represent the current state of the debate, particularly with respect to the theory's universal applicability across languages. Presenting an international and highly respected group of contributors, the volume explores these questions in a variety of languages, including Italian, Finnish, Icelandic, and Hungarian.

Verb Movement and Expletive Subjects in the Germanic Languages

Author : Sten Vikner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195359259
Total Pages : 304 pages
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Download or read book Verb Movement and Expletive Subjects in the Germanic Languages written by Sten Vikner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1995-04-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the study of two different kinds of variation across the Germanic languages. One involves the position of the finite verb, and the other the possible positions of the "logical" subject in constructions with expletive (or "dummy") subjects. The book applies the theory of Principles-and-Parameters to the study of comparative syntax. Several languages are considered, including less frequently discussed ones like Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, and Yiddish.