The Syntax of Imperatives in English and Germanic: Word Order Variation in the M

Description: The Syntax of Imperatives in English and Germanic by L. Rupp This book examines several aspects of the syntax of imperative clauses in English and in a variety of other Germanic languages in the context of the challenge that apparent optional movement poses for the Minimalist Program. The book also engages in current debate on the motivation for displacement operations in natural language. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume examines several aspects of the syntax of imperative clauses in English and in a variety of other Germanic languages in the context of the challenge that apparent optional movement poses for the Minimalist Programme. At a more general level, the book engages in current debate on one of the key issues in syntactic theory - the motivation for displacement operations in natural language. It should be of particular interest to students and researchers in English and Germanic and in general issues of syntactic theory. Author Biography LAURA RUPP is a Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. She undertook her doctoral research at the University of Essex. Table of Contents Acknowledgements CHAPTER ONE: IMPERATIVES AND THE MINIMALIST PROGRAM Introduction Theoretical Framework: the Minimalist Program Summary of the Data A Final Note CHAPTER TWO: FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES IN IMPERATIVE CLAUSE STRUCTURE The Problem INFL (AGR) COMP ASP(ect) CHAPTER THREE: (C)OVERT IMPERATIVE SUBJECTS The Issues Restrictions on Available Subject-DPs The Status of the Overt Imperative Subject The Identity of the Subject of Imperatives CHAPTER FOUR: THE SYNTAX AND STATUS OF DO(NT) IN IMPERATIVES The Puzzle Against Imperative- Do(nt) Analyses The Status of Dont in Imperatives The Syntax of Do(nt) in Imperatives CHAPTER FIVE: THE SYNTAX OF SUBJECTS IN IMPERATIVES The EPP (-feature) The Position of the Subject in Inverted Imperatives Subject Position(s) Revisited: Optional Movement CHAPTER SIX: MARKING NEGATION The Puzzle Previous Analyses An Alternative Analysis CHAPTER SEVEN: IMPERATIVE SUBJECTS IN GERMANIC Dutch Belfast English West Flemish German Danish CHAPTER EIGHT: DISCUSSION Motivating Movement Non-Raising to SpecIP Optional Raising to SpecIP Raising to SpecFP Conclusion Notes References Index Review This book has commendable empirical coverage, comprising data from Early Modern English as well as other Germanic languages. The review and critique of previous work on imperatives is thorough and extensive, and the proposed analysis raises many interesting questions that any theoretical framwork would have to address. It makes a valuable contribution, not only to the area of imperatives but also to the area of clause structure in general! - Chung-hye Han, English Language and Linguistics Promotional LAURA RUPP is a Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. She undertook her doctoral research at the University of Essex. Review Quote This book has commendable empirical coverage, comprising data from Early Modern English as well as other Germanic languages. The review and critique of previous work on imperatives is thorough and extensive, and the proposed analysis raises many interesting questions that any theoretical framwork would have to address. It makes a valuable contribution, not only to the area of imperatives but also to the area of clause structure in general! - Chung-hye Han, English Language and Linguistics Description for Bookstore This informative book examines several aspects of the syntax of imperative clauses in English and in a variety of other Germanic languages in the context of the challenge that apparent optional movement poses for the Minimalist Program. At a more general level, the book engages in current debate on one of the key issues in syntactic theory - the motivation for displacement operations in natural language. Details ISBN033399342X Language English ISBN-10 033399342X ISBN-13 9780333993422 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Word Order Variation in the Minimalist Framework Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title SYNTAX OF IMPERATIVES IN ENGLI Place of Publication Basingstoke Edition Description 2003 DOI 10.1604/9780333993422 AU Release Date 2002-12-10 NZ Release Date 2002-12-10 UK Release Date 2002-12-10 Author L. Rupp Pages 213 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-12-10 Alternative 9781349432059 DEWEY 415 Illustrations IX, 213 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96927671;

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