Ergativity and other alignment types in neo-Aramaic : investigating morphosyntactic microvariation / by Paul M. Noorlander.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Noorlander, Paul M., author.

Series:

Studies in Semitic languages and linguistics ; 103.

Studies in Semitic languages and linguistics, 00818461 ; 103

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Syriac language, Modern--Morphosyntax.

Syriac language, Modern.

Syriac language, Modern--Variation.

Syriac language, Modern--Ergative constructions.

Grammar, Comparative and general--Morphosyntax.

Physical Description:

pages cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2021.

Summary:

"The alignment splits in the Neo-Aramaic languages display a considerable degree of diversity, especially in terms of agreement. While earlier studies have generally oversimplified the actual state of affairs, Paul M. Noorlander offers a meticulous and clear account of nearly all microvariation documented so far, addressing all relevant morphosyntactic phenomena. By means of fully glossed and translated examples, the author shows that this vast variation in morphological alignment, including ergativity, is unexpected from a functional typological perspective. He argues the alignment splits are rather the outcome of several construction-specific processes such as internal system harmonization and grammaticalization, as well as language contact"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Based in part on the author's dissertation (doctoral)--Leiden University, 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Noorlander, Paul M. Ergativity and other alignment types in neo-Aramaic

ISBN:

9789004448179

9004448179

OCLC:

1246624873