基本説明
This informative book examines several aspects of the syntax of imperative clauses in English and is a variety of other Germanic languages in the context of the challenge that apparent optional movement poses for the Minimalist Program.
Full Description
This volume examines several aspects of the syntax of imperative clauses in English and in a variety of other Germanic languages in the context of the challenge that apparent optional movement poses for the Minimalist Programme.
Contents
Acknowledgements CHAPTER ONE: IMPERATIVES AND THE MINIMALIST PROGRAM Introduction Theoretical Framework: the Minimalist Program Summary of the Data A Final Note CHAPTER TWO: FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES IN IMPERATIVE CLAUSE STRUCTURE The Problem INFL (AGR) COMP ASP(ect) CHAPTER THREE: (C)OVERT IMPERATIVE SUBJECTS The Issues Restrictions on Available Subject-DPs The Status of the Overt Imperative Subject The Identity of the Subject of Imperatives CHAPTER FOUR: THE SYNTAX AND STATUS OF DO(N'T) IN IMPERATIVES The Puzzle Against Imperative- Do(n't) Analyses The Status of Don't in Imperatives The Syntax of Do(n't) in Imperatives CHAPTER FIVE: THE SYNTAX OF SUBJECTS IN IMPERATIVES The EPP (-feature) The Position of the Subject in 'Inverted' Imperatives Subject Position(s) Revisited: Optional Movement CHAPTER SIX: MARKING NEGATION The Puzzle Previous Analyses An Alternative Analysis CHAPTER SEVEN: IMPERATIVE SUBJECTS IN GERMANIC Dutch Belfast English West Flemish German Danish CHAPTER EIGHT: DISCUSSION Motivating Movement Non-Raising to SpecIP Optional Raising to SpecIP Raising to SpecFP Conclusion Notes References Index