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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521571774

ISBN-139780521571777

eBay Product ID (ePID)1895824

Product Key Features

Number of Pages300 Pages

Publication NameSyntax of Spanish

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

SubjectLinguistics / Syntax, Linguistics / Semantics

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

AuthorKaren. Zagona

SeriesCambridge Syntax Guides

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight21.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-035092

Reviews'... an impeccable introduction to the analysis of Spanish within the generative paradigm.'Bulletin of Spanish Studies, 'â€¦ an impeccable introduction to the analysis of Spanish within the generative paradigm.' Bulletin of Spanish Studies, '... an impeccable introduction to the analysis of Spanish within the generative paradigm.' Bulletin of Spanish Studies, ‘… an impeccable introduction to the analysis of Spanish within the generative paradigm.’Bulletin of Spanish Studies

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Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal465

Table Of Content1. Overview of the grammar; 2. The noun phrase; 3. The verb phrase; 4. VP-related functional categories; 5. Subjects, topics and declarative constituent order; 6. A'-movement and x movement through COMP.

SynopsisThis clear and well-organized book is an introduction to Spanish syntax that assumes no prior knowledge of current theory. Following a descriptive overview of the major characteristics of the grammar, it describes facts about Spanish, such as its word order, notions of "subject", "direct object", "auxiliary verb" etc... The book combines traditional grammatical description with perspectives gained from recent research in the Principles and Parameters framework. It also presents useful theoretical concepts such as semantic roles, Case, and Predication., Clear and well-organised, this textbook is an introduction to Spanish syntax, which assumes no prior knowledge of current theory. Beginning with a descriptive overview of the major characteristics of the grammar, it goes on to describe facts about Spanish, such as its word order, notions of 'subject', 'direct object', 'auxiliary verb' and so on. The book combines traditional grammatical description with perspectives gained from recent research in the Principles and Parameters framework. It also presents useful theoretical notions such as semantic roles, Case, and Predication. Accessibly written, the book gives just enough background so as to allow the reader to understand the lines of investigation that have been pursued in accounting for such issues as clause structure and constituent order. It will be of use to students who are interested in grammar, Spanish, or in some of the basic results of modern, formal linguistic theory., Clear and well-organised, this textbook is an introduction to Spanish syntax, which assumes no prior knowledge of current theory. Beginning with a descriptive overview of the major characteristics of the grammar, it goes on to describe facts about Spanish, such as its word order., This clear and well-organized book is an introduction to Spanish syntax that assumes no prior knowledge of current theory. Following a descriptive overview of the major characteristics of the grammar, it describes facts about Spanish, such as its word order, notions of "subject," "direct object," "auxiliary verb" etc... The book combines traditional grammatical description with perspectives gained from recent research in the Principles and Parameters framework. It also presents useful theoretical concepts such as semantic roles, Case, and Predication.

LC Classification NumberPC4361 .Z34 2002