Syntax: Theory and Problems - Couverture souple

Napoli, Donna Jo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195079469 ISBN 13 : 9780195079463

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This work introduces general readers and scholars from other disciplines who wish to learn linguistic methodology to linguistic analysis of sentences and phrases within a Government and Binding framework. The issues discussed are nonetheless fundamental to all modern theories of syntax, and prepare readers to read articles written in a diversity of theories. Each chapter concludes with a brief summary of the picture of the theory developed thus far, and the multiple problem sets cover English, Japanese, and Romance languages. Comprehensive yet accessible, Syntax: Theory and Problems ennables readers to approach linguistic literature framed by the modern theories of today, and to approach the issues discussed in that literature with an open mind.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This introduction to linguistic methodology - to "doing" linguistics - uses syntax as an example. It can thus be used as a primary text in introductory syntax courses. It is also, however, intended for scholars and students of other disciplines, such as psychology, philosophy, and computer science, who wish to acquire enough knowledge of linguists' methods to be able to solve problems. Napoli's book is unique in employing an inductive approach to teaching this material. Students are presented with data from the start, and led to considerations of the data that enable them to develop a theory of grammar. The organization is designed to allow students access to the intricate theory of Government and Binding without intimidation or mindless memorization. Extensively classroom tested, each chapter of the text is enhanced by numerous problem sets (covering English, Japanese, and Romance languages), reflecting Napoli's conviction that in order to truly understand syntactic analysis, one must do syntactic analysis. The book also includes both a general bibliography and a bibliography for the problem sets.

Revue de presse

`Excellent, complete and easy reading.' Joaquin Mesa, Universidad de Corroba

`This is a very useful textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in linguistics, where formal syntax is part of their course.' Dr Yan Huang, University of Reading

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195079469
• ISBN 13: 9780195079463
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 616
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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