Topics In Akan Grammar

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Topics In Akan Grammar

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Author : Seth Ofori
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006

Topics In Akan Grammar written by Seth Ofori and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.

As for reduplication, we describe and analyze a wide variety of reduplicative constructions in the language, including verbal, adjectival, nominal, adverbial and ideophonie reduplication.

Aspects Of Akan Grammar The

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Author : Charles Ofosu Marfo
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-26

Aspects Of Akan Grammar The written by Charles Ofosu Marfo and has been published by Open Dissertation Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This dissertation, "Aspects of Akan Grammar and the Phonology-syntax Interface" by Charles Ofosu, Marfo, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled ASPECTS OF AKAN GRAMMAR AND THE PHONOLOGY-SYNTAX INTERFACE submitted by Charles Ofosu Marfo for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong in June 2005 This dissertation discusses aspects of the grammar of Akan, a Kwa language of West Africa, and the theoretical aspects of the relationship between phonology and syntax. Particularly, the study explores compound constructions, simple clauses, topic, focus and wh-question fronting constructions in Akan and the phrasal rules that obtain in them in the perspective of the phonology-syntax interface. The theory of lexical phonology (Kiparsky 1982; Mohanan 1986; Pulleyblank 1986; etc.) distinguishes two sets of rules in the grammar; lexical rules and phrasal rules. The existence of phrasal rules in the grammar has stimulated research in the phonology- syntax interface. In the interface analyses of phrasal rules, linguists are faced with some theoretical questions. Some of these questions that this dissertation attempts to address in the course of discussing phrasal rules in the target constructions of Akan are i) what is the relationship between phonology and syntax? ii) how is the syntactic structure mapped to the phonological structure? iii) is the analysis of phrasal rules from the perspective of the interface desirable and iv) is information reference between syntax and phonology bidirectional (or not)? With regards to the primary question of how the phonology-syntax interface should be conceived in particular, two main schools of thought - the Direct Reference and the Indirect Reference hypotheses - have been at opposite sides of the argument. This study adopts the Indirect Reference hypothesis and advances the view that the phonology needs to make reference to the syntax, but only remotely through the prosodic structure (p-structure) of the phonology (Nespor and Vogel 1986; Zec and Inkelas 1990; etc.). Thus, a greater portion of the research is built around the argument that the prosodic structure provides the right platform for a comprehensive and consistent account of phrasal rule applications and that, through p-structure, phonological information may be referred to by some syntactic representations. Syntactic analyses of some of the constructions explored in this study are done in the framework of Lexical-Functional Grammar (e.g., Bresnan 2001). It is claimed that the p-structure primarily relates to the categorial structure, one of the parallel structures postulated in Lexical-Functional Grammar (LFG). But it is also claimed that other grammatical information need to be considered where necessary to contribute to the parsing of the p-structure. In this wise, the study crucially promotes the idea that syntax is not the sole input base of a well-defined p-structure and that phrasal rule applications that seem intractable could be explained where other grammatical information are adequately recognized in the p-structure. Accordingly, Compositional Mapping Theory (CMT), as developed in this thesis, which encompasses various mapping theories proposed in the literature, is proposed for the parsing of the p-structure in Akan and, for that matter, for conclusive explanation of phrasal rules occurring in Akan constructions. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3205356 Subjects: Akan language - Phonology Akan language - Syntax Akan language - Grammar

Topics In Kwa Syntax

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Author : Enoch O. Aboh
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-11-27

Topics In Kwa Syntax written by Enoch O. Aboh and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This book grew out of a concern we have had that very many theoretical and descriptive work on the Kwa languages were not accessible to the general linguistic community. As a result, these languages were only referred to in the context of very specific discussions such as serial verb constructions. But as the reader of this book will notice, syntactic topics discussed in the context of Kwa range from bare nouns, relative clauses, negation, discourse markers and the interaction with the clausal periphery, to argument structure. Many issues remain that need to be brought to the fore of the community and we hope that this book will trigger the curiosity of the reader to get to know more about these languages. Much of the work presented here could not have been possible without the help of many colleagues and the contri- tors whom we thank warmly for joining this enterprise. We are also grateful to the editors of the series, Marcel den Dikken, Joan Maling, Liliane Haegeman to have offered us this platform to initiate the debate about Kwa. We will also like to thank Helen van der Stelt and Jolanda Voogd from Springer for their kind collaboration and patience. We are also very grateful to Joscelyn Essegbey and Leston Buell for helping with editing the manuscript. Enoch, O. Aboh James Essegbey v Contents 1 The Phonology Syntax Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Enoch, O. Aboh and James Essegbey 2 The Morphosyntax of the Noun Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Enoch, O.

A Grammar Of Akan

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Author : Samuel Gyasi Obeng
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

A Grammar Of Akan written by Samuel Gyasi Obeng and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.

Indonesian A Comprehensive Grammar

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Author : James Neil Sneddon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-12-06

Indonesian A Comprehensive Grammar written by James Neil Sneddon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Foreign Language Study categories.

This grammar is a complete reference guide to the language of Indonesia as used by native speakers. The book is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Indonesian grammar. It presents the complexities of Indonesian in a concise and readable form. An extensive index, cross-referencing and a generous use of headings will provide readers with immediate access to the information they require. Key features: to aid clarity, all word groups and structures discussed are illustrated by natural examples of frequently used words and expressions each section can be read independently, enabling the reader to focus on a specific aspect of the language, if required all major structures of Indonesian, from words to complex sentences are described in detail common grammatical terms used are all clearly defined in an extensive glossary. By providing a comprehensive description of Indonesian in a clear and non-technical manner, this grammar makes an ideal reference source for all users of the language, whether in colleges, universities or adult education classes of all types. James Neil Sneddon was Associate Professor in the Faculty of Asian and International Studies at Griffith University, with long experience teaching Indonesian language and linguistics. He is also author of Understanding Indonesian Grammar. Alexander Adelaar is Principal Fellow in the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne. He is author of a number of books on Austronesian linguistics. Dwi Noverini Djenar lectures in the Department of Indonesian Studies at the University of Sydney. She is author of Semantic, Pragmatic and Discourse Perspectives of Preposition Use: A study of Indonesian locatives. Michael C Ewing is a senior lecturer in Indonesian Studies at the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne. He is author of Grammar and Inference in Conversation: Identifying clause structure in spoken Javanese.

Understanding Indonesian Grammar

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Author : James Neil Sneddon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-08-04

Understanding Indonesian Grammar written by James Neil Sneddon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-04 with Foreign Language Study categories.

Understanding Indonesian Grammar is a reference and workbook designed primarily for intermediate and advanced students in senior years of high school and at university. It provides a clear, non-technical description of the important structures in the language, together with practical exercises. It can be used with any Indonesian language course. * Units are largely self-contained, enabling teachers to select topics in any order, depending on the structure of their course and the needs of their students. * The various aspects of each topic are discussed one at a time and tested in exercises so that the learner is guided step by step to an in-depth understanding of the topic. * Contains descriptions of many frequently occurring affixes and structures which are not dealt with in existing course materials. * Clear explanations and answers to all exercises enable learners to use the book without a teacher. * Notes throughout the book provide additional information on unusual or irregular features of grammar. * All grammatical terms used are defined in an extensive glossary. The comprehensiveness and flexibility of Understanding Indonesian Grammar make it an indispensable resource for students and teachers of Indonesian. James Neil Sneddon PhD is an associate professor in the School of Languages at Griffith University, with long experience teaching Indonesian language and linguistics. He is the author of Indonesian Reference Grammar (1996).

The Life Cycle Of Language

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Author : Darya Kavitskaya
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024-02-23

The Life Cycle Of Language written by Darya Kavitskaya and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This volume brings together an international group of linguists from a diverse range of research backgrounds to explore the cycles of change in the world's languages. Historical linguistics does not solely focus on reconstructing a language's linguistic past and exploring the mechanisms underlying previous language changes; it also addresses broader questions concerning the development and ongoing evolution of language. The chapters in this book draw on data both from languages from the distant past, such as Hittite, Proto-Turkic, and Proto-Bantu, and from present-day languages including Akan, Cantonese, Kuuk Thaayorre, Selis-Ql'ispé, Nivaclé, and Spanish. The contributions showcase current research in historical linguistics and exemplify the dynamism and inherently interdisciplinary nature of the field.

Topics In Descriptive And African Linguistics

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Author : Samuel Gyasi Obeng
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Topics In Descriptive And African Linguistics written by Samuel Gyasi Obeng and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with African languages categories.

Grammatical Relations

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Author : T. Givón
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 1997-11-27

Grammatical Relations written by T. Givón and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This volume presents a functional perspective on grammatical relations (GRs) without neglecting their structural correlates. Ever since the 1970s, the discussion of RGs by functionally-oriented linguists has focused primarily on their functional aspects, such as reference, cognitive accessibility and discourse topicality. With some exceptions, functionalists have thus ceded the discussion of the structural correlates of GRs to various formal schools. Ever since Edward Keenan’s pioneering work on subject properties (1975, 1976), it has been apparent that subjecthood and objecthood can only be described properly by a basket of neither necessary nor sufficient properties — thus within a framework akin to Rosch’s theory of Prototype. Some GR properties are functional (reference, topicality, accessibility); others involve overt coding (word-order, case marking, verb agreement). Others yet are more abstract, involving control of grammatical processes (rule-governed behavior). Building on Keenan’s pioneering work, this volume concentrates on the structural aspects of GRs within a functionalist framework. Following a theoretical introduction, the papers in the volume deal primarily with recalcitrant typological issues: The dissociation between overt coding properties of GRs and their behavior-and-control properties; GRs in serial verb constructions; GRs in ergative languages; The impact of clause union and grammaticalization on GRs.

Aspects Of Akan Grammar And The Phonology Syntax Interface

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Author : Charles Ofosu Marfo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Aspects Of Akan Grammar And The Phonology Syntax Interface written by Charles Ofosu Marfo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Akan language categories.