Barbara Citko

Phase Theory (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Phase Theory is the latest empirical and conceptual innovation in syntactic theory within the Chomskyan generative tradition. Adopting a cross-linguistic perspective, this book provides an introduction to Phase Theory, tracing the development of phases in minimalist syntax. It reviews both empirical and theoretical arguments in favor of phases, and examines the role phases play at the interface with semantics and phonology. Analyzing current phasehood diagnostics, it applies them in a systematic fashion to a broad range of syntactic categories, both phases and non-phases. It concludes with a discussion of some of the more contentious issues in Phase Theory, involving cross-linguistic variation with respect to phasehood and the dynamic versus static nature of phases.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781139905039
• Artikelnr.: 52975225

Autorenporträt

Barbara Citko is Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Washington.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. The Minimalist Program
2. Introducing phases
3. Phasehood diagnostics
4. Classic phases
5. Other ph(r)ases
6. Variation in phasehood
7. Phases and the interfaces
8. Conclusion.