Explorations of phase theory : interpretation at the interfaces / edited by Kleanthes K. Grohmann.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Grohmann, Kleanthes K.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

Interface explorations ; 17.

Interface explorations, 1861-4167 ; 17

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minimalist theory (Linguistics).

Generative grammar.

Grammar, Comparative and general--Syntax.

Grammar, Comparative and general.

Physical Description:

282 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, [2009]

Summary:

Recent linguistic research has recognized that the subcomponents of grammar interact in non-trivial ways. What is currently under debate is the actual range of such interactions and their most appropriate representation in the grammar. This is precisely the focus of this series. Specifically, it aims to provide a general overview of various topics by examining them through the interaction of grammatical components. The books are intended to function as a state of the art report of research.

This volume investigates interface interpretation within phase Theory, the current stage of syntactic theorizing within the 'Minimalist Program', the generative research enterprise intigated by Noam Chomsky over 15 years ago. The collection brings together scholars who address architectural, conceptual, and interpretive issues in the grammar. In their investigations of the interpretive interfaces, Logical Form and Phonetic Form, the chapters provide novel analyses for both new and well-known facts, address theoretical issues for Phase Theory, and contribute insights from phonology and semantics.

Contents:

Exploring interfaces / Kleanthes K. Grohmann

Intermodular argumentation and the word-spell-out-mystery / Tobias Scheer

On bare prosodic structure and the spell-out of features / Martin Haiden

Spell out before you merge / Hisao Tokizaki

On the derivation of the relation between givenness and deaccentuation : a best-case model / Dalina Kallulli

Phase theory, linearization, and zig-zag movement / Carlo Geraci

Surviving reconstruction / Thomas Stroik and Michael Putnam

On the interface(s) between syntax and meaning / Anjum Saleemi

Dynamic economy of derivation / Takashi Toyoshima

The conceptual necessity of phases : some remarks on the minimalist enterprise / Dennis Ott.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9783110205213

3110205211

OCLC:

247275416