Understanding Syntax
Published on 2. October 1998
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-340-70000-6 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the main categories, constructions, terminology and problems associated with syntax, providing a basis from which students can proceed to more advanced work. It also teaches the reader how to read non-English examples by studying interlinear glosses.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Weight
554 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-70000-6 (9780340700006)
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Maggie Tallerman
Understanding Syntax
Book
10/1998
Hodder Arnold
€38.56
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Content
What is syntax?; words belong to different classes!; relationship between words; how do we identify constituents?; what work do constituents perform?; how do constituents interact with each other?; looking at syntactic processes - so why do languages have syntax?