Introduction To Generative Transformational Syntax

Author : Carl Lee Baker
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037152423

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Introduction to Generative-transformational Syntax by Carl Lee Baker Pdf

This book is a course-level introduction to the theory of generative grammar of natural languages. This theory considers grammar to be a system of rules that generate exactly those combinations of words that form grammatical sentences in a given language and involves the use of defined operations (called transformations) to produce new sentences from existing ones.

Author : Diane Bornstein
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 081913905X

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An Introduction to Transformational Grammar by Diane Bornstein Pdf

This volume, originally published by Winthrop Publishers in 1977, discusses transformational grammar in relation to traditional and structural grammar, enabling students to relate the theory to what they already know about grammar. Although all important technical terms and processes are presented, non-technical language is used as much as possible. Examples from literature and from actual language usage are employed throughout the book, and one section is devoted to practical applications to writing, reading, and literary criticism, and the understanding of dialects. A comprehensive glossary is provided.

Author : Jamal Ouhalla
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0340740361

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Introducing Transformational Grammar by Jamal Ouhalla Pdf

The first edition of this book quickly established itself as one of the clearest and most readable introductions to generative grammar. Together with a complete introduction to the principles of Universal Grammar, it traced the major shifts of perspective that have influenced the developments of the theory over the last forty years. This revised and expanded new edition introduces students with no previous training to Transformational Grammar. Covering the framework known as Principles and Parameters as well as the more recent framework known as Minimalism, it includes a range of new exercises, making it ideal for students at all levels.

Author : Marcel den Dikken
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107354586

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The Cambridge Handbook of Generative Syntax by Marcel den Dikken Pdf

Syntax – the study of sentence structure – has been at the centre of generative linguistics from its inception and has developed rapidly and in various directions. The Cambridge Handbook of Generative Syntax provides a historical context for what is happening in the field of generative syntax today, a survey of the various generative approaches to syntactic structure available in the literature and an overview of the state of the art in the principal modules of the theory and the interfaces with semantics, phonology, information structure and sentence processing, as well as linguistic variation and language acquisition. This indispensable resource for advanced students, professional linguists (generative and non-generative alike) and scholars in related fields of inquiry presents a comprehensive survey of the field of generative syntactic research in all its variety, written by leading experts and providing a proper sense of the range of syntactic theories calling themselves generative.

Author : Rodney D. Huddleston
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0582550629

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An Introduction to English Transformational Syntax by Rodney D. Huddleston Pdf

Author : Noam Chomsky
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783112316009

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Syntactic Structures by Noam Chomsky Pdf

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Author : Bent Jacobsen
Publisher : North-Holland
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015004707306

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Transformational-generative Grammar by Bent Jacobsen Pdf

Author : Roger Fowler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781315461472

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An Introduction to Transformational Syntax by Roger Fowler Pdf

Transformational syntax is an analytic technique of grammatical description which has exciting psychological and philosophical ramifications inspiring creative research into the conceptual powers and behaviour of man. In this book, first published in 1971, the author suggests that the techniques of the classical period (1964-66) of transformational syntax provide the securest foundation for syntactic analysis, and are indispensable if students are to understand recent changes to the analytical technique. This title will be of interest to students of language and linguistics.

Author : Adrian Akmajian,Frank Heny
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0262510227

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An Introduction to the Principles of Transformational Syntax by Adrian Akmajian,Frank Heny Pdf

The central goal of this text is to introduce the reader to the methods of argumentation used in the construction of syntactic theory: the ways in which hypotheses are supported or shown to be inadequate. It it not so much about syntactic theory as an attempt to involve the reader in constructing syntactic theory--even at the beginning. The text deals with a selected number of the clearer issues that arise in analyzing a limited set of English constructions, and it is restricted to a "classical" framework. The authors believe that in this way students will gain a thorough grounding in the methods of syntactic argumentation, will be well equipped to explore other areas on their own, and to appreciate the significance of the many theoretical innovations that have been proposed to make up for the inadequacies in the classical approach.

Author : Geoffrey Horrocks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317887775

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Generative Grammar by Geoffrey Horrocks Pdf

This book provides a critical review of the development of generative grammar, both transformational and non-transformational, from the early 1960s to the present, and presents contemporary results in the context of an overall evaluation of recent research in the field. Geoffrey Horrocks compares Chomsky's approach to the study of grammar, culminating in Government and Binding theory, with two other theories which are deliberate reactions to this framework: Generalised Phrase Structure Grammar and Lexical-Functional Grammar. Whilst proponents of all three models regard themselves as generative grammarians, and share many of the same objectives, the differences between them nevertheless account for much of the recent debate in this subject. By presenting these different theories in the context of the issues that unite and divide them, the book highlights the problems which arise in any attempt to establish an adequate theory of grammatical representation.

Author : Andrew Radford
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1988-05-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0521347505

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Transformational Grammar by Andrew Radford Pdf

Andrew Radford's new textbook is principally for students with little or no background in syntax who need a lively and up-to-date introduction to contemporary work on transformational grammar. It covers four main topics - the goals of linguistic theory, syntactic structure, the nature and role of the lexicon, and the function of transformations and the principles governing their application. The framework takes into account the major works such as Chomsky's Knowledge of Language and Barriers written since the publication of Radford's widely acclaimed Transformational Syntax in 1981. Not only does the present book use a more recent theoretical framework, but at the descriptive level it covers a wider range of constructions and rules than its predecessor. Andrew Radford is well known for his effective pedagogical approach, and in this book even more care has been devoted to providing a sympathetic and non-technical introduction to the field. At the end of each chapter are exercises which reinforce the text, enable students to apply the various concepts, etc. discussed, or encourage them to look more critically at some of the assumptions and analyses presented. The book also has a detailed bibliographical background section and an extensive bibliography which will be a useful source of reference to the primary literature. Although intended principally as a coursebook for students of syntax or English grammar, Transformational Grammar will be invaluable to any reader who needs a straightforward and comprehensive introduction to the latest developments in this field.

Author : Noam Chomsky
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1969-03-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0262260506

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Aspects of the Theory of Syntax by Noam Chomsky Pdf

Chomsky proposes a reformulation of the theory of transformational generative grammar that takes recent developments in the descriptive analysis of particular languages into account. Beginning in the mid-fifties and emanating largely form MIT, an approach was developed to linguistic theory and to the study of the structure of particular languages that diverges in many respects from modern linguistics. Although this approach is connected to the traditional study of languages, it differs enough in its specific conclusions about the structure and in its specific conclusions about the structure of language to warrant a name, "generative grammar." Various deficiencies have been discovered in the first attempts to formulate a theory of transformational generative grammar and in the descriptive analysis of particular languages that motivated these formulations. At the same time, it has become apparent that these formulations can be extended and deepened.The major purpose of this book is to review these developments and to propose a reformulation of the theory of transformational generative grammar that takes them into account. The emphasis in this study is syntax; semantic and phonological aspects of the language structure are discussed only insofar as they bear on syntactic theory.

Author : Andrew Carnie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780470655313

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Syntax by Andrew Carnie Pdf

Andrew Carnie’s bestselling textbook on syntax has guided thousands of students through the discipline of theoretical syntax; retaining its popularity due to its combination of straightforward language, comprehensive coverage, and numerous exercises. In this third edition, topics have been updated, new exercises added, and the online resources have been expanded. Supported by expanded online student and instructor resources, including extra chapters on HPSG, LFG and time-saving materials for lecturers, including problem sets, PowerPoint slides, and an instructors’ manual Features new chapters on ellipsis, auxiliaries, and non-configurational languages Covers topics including phrase structure, the lexicon, Case theory, movement, covert movement, locality conditions, VP shells, and control Accompanied by a new optional workbook, available separately, of sample problem sets which are designed to give students greater experience of analyzing syntactic structure

Author : Thomas Payne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781139448666

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Exploring Language Structure by Thomas Payne Pdf

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of sentences) and morphology (the structure of words). It shows students in a step-by-step fashion how to analyze the syntax and morphology of any language, by clearly describing the basic methods and techniques, and providing almost 100 practical exercises based on data from a rich variety of the world's languages. Written in an engaging style and complete with a comprehensive glossary, Exploring Language Structure explains linguistic concepts by using clear analogies from everyday life. It introduces a range of essential topics in syntax and morphology, such as rules, categories, word classes, grammatical relations, multi-clause constructions and typology. Providing a solid foundation in morphology and syntax, this is the perfect introductory text for beginning students, and will fully prepare them for more advanced courses in linguistic analysis.

Author : Howard Lasnik
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-02-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0262621339

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Syntactic Structures Revisited by Howard Lasnik Pdf

with Marcela Depiante and Arthur Stepanov This book provides an introduction to some classic ideas and analyses of transformational generative grammar, viewed both on their own terms and from a more modern, or minimalist perspective. The major focus is on the set of analyses treating English verbal morphology. The book shows how the analyses in Chomsky's classic Syntactic Structures actually work, filling in underlying assumptions and often unstated formal particulars. From there the book moves to successive theoretical developments and revisions—both in general and in particular as they pertain to inflectional verbal morphology. After comparing Chomsky's economy-based account with his later minimalist approach, the book concludes with a hybrid theory of English verbal morphology that includes elements of both Syntactic Structures and A Minimalist Program for Linguistic Theory. Current Studies in Linguistics No. 33