Phase Theory

Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-1-107-61243-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 354 g

Reihe: Research Surveys in Linguistics

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Citko, Barbara

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Grammatik, Syntax, Morphologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

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