Theories of Syntax Concepts and Case Studies

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Synopsis

Do you want a deeper understanding of syntax and grammar? Theories of Syntax: Concepts and Case Studies is an indispensable student companion. Starting with basic concepts of syntax, Kuiper and Nokes then delve deeper by explaining how we understand syntactic phenomena, and show us how to use different theoretical frameworks. Theories of Syntax:? Explores syntactic phenomena through a scientific lens? Shows how syntactic models are shaped by theoretical frameworks? Summarizes four theories of syntax: Systemic Functional Grammar, the Principles and Parameters Framework, Lexical Functional Grammar and Minimalism? Illustrates seven sets of syntactic phenomena through case studies With questions for revision, reflection and discussion in each chapter, this is an ideal book for students who want to further their studies.

Book details

Edition:
2013
Author:
Koenraad Kuiper, Jacqui Nokes
ISBN:
9781137382429
Related ISBNs:
9780230216938, 9780230216938
Publisher:
Macmillan Education UK
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-07-31
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2014
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Language Arts, Nonfiction