Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory
1st Edition
Published on 31. August 2008
280 pages
978-1-4411-0569-1 (ISBN)
Description
Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory explains all of the relevant terms which students of linguistics and English language are likely to encounter during their undergraduate study. The book includes definitions of key terms within syntax and syntactic theory, as well as outlines of the work of key thinkers in the field, including Noam Chomsky, M.A.K Halliday, Lucien Tesniere and Robert van Valin. The list of key readings is intended to direct students towards classic articles, as well providing a springboard to further study.
Accessibly written, with complicated terms and concepts explained in an easy to understand way, Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory is an essential resource for students of linguistics.
Accessibly written, with complicated terms and concepts explained in an easy to understand way, Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory is an essential resource for students of linguistics.
Reviews / Votes
Mention -Book News, February 2009 "Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory is a comprehensive reference work for students of linguistics. The definitions and explanations are very clear and difficult subject matter is easier to understand because of the numerous examples provided. This work should be very helpful in courses dealing with syntax." - Christine Rigda, American Reference Books Annual, Vol. 40, 2009 Briefly reviewed in the Year's work in English Studies journal, vol 89, No. 1 'Useful materials for advanced students of syntax'More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-0569-1 (9781441105691)
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Silvia Luraghi | Claudia Parodi
Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory
Book
08/2008
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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Silvia Luraghi | Claudia Parodi
Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory
Book
08/2008
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
€203.90
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Persons
Silvia Luraghi is Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Pavia, Italy. Claudia Parodi is Professor of Spanish Linguistics at UCLA, USA.
Content
I. Introduction
1. Research on Syntax
2. What is Syntactic Analysis?
3. Syntactic Theories
II. Key Terms
III. Key Thinkers
IV. Key Texts
1. Research on Syntax
2. What is Syntactic Analysis?
3. Syntactic Theories
II. Key Terms
III. Key Thinkers
IV. Key Texts
