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OverviewAssuming no prior grammatical knowledge, Understanding Syntax explains and illustrates the major concepts, categories and terminology involved in the study of cross-linguistic syntax. Taking a theory-neutral and descriptive viewpoint throughout, this book: introduces syntactic typology, syntactic description and the major typological categories found in the languages of the world; clarifies with examples grammatical constructions and relationships between words in a clause, including word classes and their syntactic properties; grammatical relations such as subject and object; case and agreement processes; passives; questions and relative clauses; features in-text and chapter-end exercises to extend the reader’s knowledge of syntactic concepts and argumentation, drawing on data from over 100 languages; highlights the principles involved in writing a brief syntactic sketch of language. This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include extended exercises in all chapters, updated further readings, and more extensive checklists for students. Accompanying e-resources have also been updated to include hints for instructors and additional links to further reading. Understanding Syntax is an essential textbook for students studying the description of language, cross-linguistic syntax, language typology and linguistic fieldwork. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maggie TallermanPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 5th edition Weight: 0.620kg ISBN: 9780367198411ISBN 10: 036719841 Pages: 350 Publication Date: 04 December 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of tables and figures Note to the instructor Note to the student Acknowledgements List of abbreviations used in examples 1 What is syntax? 2 Words belong to different classes 3 Looking inside sentences 4 Heads and their dependents 5 How do we identify constituents? 6 Relationships within the clause 7 Processes that change grammatical relations 8 Wh-constructions: questions and relative clauses 9 Asking questions about syntax Sources of data used in examples Glossary References Language index Subject indexReviewsUnderstanding Syntax is an essential resource for any student of syntax. Written in a lively, accessible style, Tallerman uses a great range of examples from across the world's languages to introduce the most important concepts in the study of grammar in a clear and comprehensive way. This is one of my favourite textbooks - I can't recommend it highly enough. Diane Nelson, University of Leeds, UK Author InformationMaggie Tallerman is Emerita Professor of Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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