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1 online resource |
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Bloomsbury studies in theoretical linguistics |
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Bloomsbury studies in theoretical linguistics.
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Contents |
Introduction -- Structure of clauses -- Structure of noun phrases -- Tense, mood and aspect -- Negation and negative concord -- Verb complementation and structure of verbs -- Wh-movement and the structure of complementizer phrase |
Summary |
Creole languages have in recent years become a valuable source of data for current theories of syntax and theories of child/adult language acquisition. However, grammars of these languages, particularly those couched within theoretical frameworks of one kind of another, are few and far between. This book contributes directly to creole linguistics by providing a detailed study of different aspects of the syntax of Mauritian creole within the theoretical framework of Principles and Parameters (Chomsky, 1981) and Minimalism (1995). It gives the reader a detailed account of the structure of this l |
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Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Morisyen language -- Syntax
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Creole dialects, French -- Mauritius -- Syntax
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY -- French.
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Creole dialects, French -- Syntax
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Mauritius
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Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781441192073 |
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1441192077 |
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9781441130723 |
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1441130721 |
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9781441130723 |
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1472575865 |
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9781472575869 |
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9781472542168 |
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1472542169 |
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