Understanding Syntax
ISBN: 9781444112054 | 1444112058
Edition: 3rdFormat: Nonspecific Binding
Publisher: Routledge
Pub. Date: 9/30/2011
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Provides a complete introduction to the syntax of human language - ideal for students with no prior knowledge of the subject.
This widely acclaimed textbook provides a complete introduction to the syntax of human languages ideal for readers with no prior knowledge of the subject.
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, UNDERSTANDING SYNTAX THIRD EDITION discusses and illustrates the major terms and concepts essential to the study of sentence structure in the world's languages. Word... MORE
This widely acclaimed textbook provides a complete introduction to the syntax of human languages ideal for readers with no prior knowledge of the subject.
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, UNDERSTANDING SYNTAX THIRD EDITION discusses and illustrates the major terms and concepts essential to the study of sentence structure in the world's languages. Word... MORE
Acknowledgements
A note to the instructor
Note to the student
List of abbreviations used in examples
List of tables
1. What is syntax?
2. Words belong to different classes
3. Looking inside sentences
4. Heads and their dependents
5. How do we identify constituents?
6. Relationships within the clause
7. Processes that change grammatical relations
8. Wh-constructions: questions and relative clauses
9. Asking questions about syntax
Sources of data used in examples
Glossary
Refe... MORE
Maggie Tallerman is Professor of Linguistics, Newcastle University.
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