Decomposing pronouns
RM Déchaine, M Wiltschko - Linguistic inquiry, 2002 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Starting with the idea that the notion “pronoun” is not a primitive of linguistic theory, we
propose that it is necessary to recognize (at least) three pronoun types: pro-DP, pro-fP, and …
propose that it is necessary to recognize (at least) three pronoun types: pro-DP, pro-fP, and …
On the methodology of semantic fieldwork
L Matthewson - International journal of American linguistics, 2004 - journals.uchicago.edu
This paper presents and motivates a methodology for conducting semantic fieldwork on
languages of the Americas. I first argue that one cannot gather adequate information about …
languages of the Americas. I first argue that one cannot gather adequate information about …
[引用][C] The Syntax of Anaphora
K Safir - 2004 - books.google.com
In this work, Ken Safir develops a comprehensive theory on the role of anaphora in syntax.
First, he contends that the complementary distribution of forms that support the anaphoric …
First, he contends that the complementary distribution of forms that support the anaphoric …
On the interpretation of wide-scope indefinites
L Matthewson - Natural language semantics, 1998 - Springer
This paper argues, on the basis of data from St'át'imcets (Lillooet Salish), for a theory of wide-
scope indefinites which is similar, though not identical, to that proposed by Kratzer (1998). I …
scope indefinites which is similar, though not identical, to that proposed by Kratzer (1998). I …
Determiner systems and quantificational strategies: Evidence from Salish.
LC Matthewson - 1997 - elibrary.ru
This dissertation has three main goals:(1) To provide an analysis of the syntax and
semantics of Salish determiners and quantifiers.(2) To provide an account of differences in …
semantics of Salish determiners and quantifiers.(2) To provide an account of differences in …
[图书][B] Elements of cyclic syntax: Agree and Merge
M Rezac - 2004 - Citeseer
Cyclic displacement shows how search-space can expand" downward", into the c-command
domain of a probe, by displacement of an intervener. This section demonstrates that search …
domain of a probe, by displacement of an intervener. This section demonstrates that search …
Invisible constituents
M De Vries - Parentheticals, 2007 - torrossa.com
Parentheses are included in their host sentences, but at the same time they show
unintegrated behavior. This article studies this Janus-faced phenomenon from a syntactic …
unintegrated behavior. This article studies this Janus-faced phenomenon from a syntactic …
Issues relating to a derivational theory of binding
JW Zwart - Derivation and explanation in the minimalist …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
The derivational approach to syntactic relations (DASR, see Epstein 1995; Epstein et al.
1998; Epstein and Seely 1999) entails that an interpretive relation between two elements α …
1998; Epstein and Seely 1999) entails that an interpretive relation between two elements α …
Issues in Salish syntax and semantics
H Davis, L Matthewson - Language and Linguistics Compass, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The Salish language family is of special interest for syntactic and semantic theory because it
has been argued to differ radically from Indo‐European languages in both structure and …
has been argued to differ radically from Indo‐European languages in both structure and …
Determiner systems and quantificational strategies: evidence from Salish
L Matthewson - 1996 - open.library.ubc.ca
This dissertation has three main goals: 1. To provide an analysis of the syntax and
semantics of Salish determiners and quantifiers. 2. To provide an account of differences in …
semantics of Salish determiners and quantifiers. 2. To provide an account of differences in …