The project focuses on relative clause (RC) formation in Slavic languages (for example, dialects of Slovenian, Croatian), Romance languages (mainly North Italian dialects), as well as dialects of South German. The choice is not ac...
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Información proyecto RC
Líder del proyecto
UNIWERSYTET WARSZAWSKI
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TRL
4-5
Presupuesto del proyecto
75K€
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Sin fecha límite de participación.
Descripción del proyecto
The project focuses on relative clause (RC) formation in Slavic languages (for example, dialects of Slovenian, Croatian), Romance languages (mainly North Italian dialects), as well as dialects of South German. The choice is not accidental: all three language groups have interesting idiosyncratic properties as far as RC formation is concerned. Furthermore, these three language families are in contact near the region where the researcher is located. Components of the project: 1. Contrastive study of semantic/syntactic properties of RCs (relation between the head noun and RC): - Reconstruction properties; - Semantic interpretation (amount, restrictive, appositive readings); - Types of RC markers; - Extraction properties; - Extraposition and coordination; - Interaction with VP ellipsis. 2. Examination of micro-parametric variation (using criteria from 1): - The influence of Slavic, Germanic and Romance dialects on each other with respect to RC structure; - Unique properties of hybrid constructions. Part (1) consolidates new and existing data to test prevailing theories of RC formation. Part (2) forwards the development of a unified theory of RC formation, and provides a testing ground for it. Methodology: Language surveys, and grammaticality judgment tests. Overall impact: Provides new insight into the syntax of RC constructions, expands our knowledge of potential universal syntactic principles responsible for clause formation, subordination, and long distance dependencies. Educational impact: Contributes to the development of a new graduate program in Linguistics by engaging students in hands-on research. Long term (future pursuits): Contribute to the understanding of subordination, complementation, the structure of the Left Periphery, the overall interaction between syntax and semantics. Provide input to novel ways of testing models of language acquisition, comprehension, and of language disorders. All of which utilize RC data.