A Fassi Fehri

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Issues in the Structure of Arabic Clauses and Words (1993)Hardcover - 1993, 31 May 1993

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Part of Series
Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory
Part of Series
Advances in Optoelectronics
Print Length
316 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Date Published
31 May 1993
ISBN-10
0792320824
ISBN-13
9780792320821

Description

This study has a twofold goal. First, it investigates the internal structure of words and clauses in Standard Arabic (SA), in the light of recent developments of Government and Binding Theory (GB). Second, it argues for a specific theory of typology, and proposes a particular view of how parametrization can be construed and executed. SA is a language used throughout the Arab world, in contrast to specific local dialects which are limited to a particular area. The language has a number of features which make it particularly suitable for cross-linguistic comparative morpho-syntax, as well as research in different modules of the theory of grammar. SA morphology is essentially non-concatenative, though a rich analytic affixation system makes word formation hierarchical. Word order in SA is basically VSO, but the language has alternative SVO structures as well. Sentences can be 'nominal' (i.e. with no verb or copula realized at surface structure), or verbal. Arguments can be left syntacti- cally unexpressed (i.e. SA is a null argument language). SA is an agreement language, with a rich and complex agreement system interacting with word order, pronominal incorporation, and expletive structures. It also has a productive morphological case system. Tense, Aspect, Modal, and Negation properties interact in intriguing ways. Finally, SA's DP system exhibits interesting complementary distributions between overt determiners, genitive complements, and possessive markers. It also uses different licensing strategies for Genitive Case marking.

Product Details

Author:
A Fassi Fehri
Book Edition:
1993
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
31 May 1993
Dimensions:
23.39 x 15.6 x 1.91 cm
ISBN-10:
0792320824
ISBN-13:
9780792320821
Language:
English
Location:
Dordrecht
Pages:
316
Publisher:
Weight:
644.1 gm

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