This companion guide enhances understanding of generative syntax through a variety of practice questions and engaging exercises. It is designed to complement Andrew Carnie's "Syntax: A Generative Introduction, 4th Edition," making complex concepts more accessible for students. The exercises aim to reinforce learning and deepen comprehension of syntactic structures and theories, providing a practical resource for both study and classroom use.
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Les travaux de cette auteure sont consacrés à l'étude du langage lui-même. Ses écrits explorent les aspects complexes de la linguistique, offrant des aperçus profonds sur la nature de la communication. Par ses recherches universitaires, elle éclaire la structure et la fonction du langage, contribuant à une compréhension plus approfondie de la manière dont nous nous connectons. Son expertise dans ce domaine est encore renforcée par ses rôles de leadership dans le monde universitaire.


Introducing Linguistics - 4: Syntax
A Generative Introduction - Third Edition
- 542pages
- 19 heures de lecture
Andrew Carnie's bestselling textbook on syntax has guided thousands of students through the discipline of theoretical syntax; retaining its popularity due to its combination of straightforward language, comprehensive coverage, and numerous exercises. In this third edition, topics have been updated, new exercises added, and the online resources have been expanded. Supported by expanded online student and instructor resources, including extra chapters on HPSG, LFG and time-saving materials for lecturers, including problem sets, PowerPoint slides, and an instructors' manual Features new chapters on ellipsis, auxiliaries, and non-configurational languages Covers topics including phrase structure, the lexicon, Case theory, movement, covert movement, locality conditions, VP shells, and control Accompanied by a new optional workbook, available separately, of sample problem sets which are designed to give students greater experience of analyzing syntactic structure