Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory
- ISBN-10
- 1441105697
- ISBN-13
- 9781441105691
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 280
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-08-31
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Authors
- Claudia Parodi, Silvia Luraghi
Description
Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory explains all of the relevant terms which students of linguistics and English language are likely to encounter during their undergraduate study. The book includes definitions of key terms within syntax and syntactic theory, as well as outlines of the work of key thinkers in the field, including Noam Chomsky, M.A.K Halliday, Lucien Tesnière and Robert van Valin. The list of key readings is intended to direct students towards classic articles, as well providing a springboard to further study. Accessibly written, with complicated terms and concepts explained in an easy to understand way, Key Terms in Syntax and Syntactic Theory is an essential resource for students of linguistics.
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