This manual provides comprehensive information on the "Analysing English Sentences" publication by Andrew Radford, published by Cambridge University Press on February 12, 2009. This educational text serves as an introduction to syntactic theory and Chomsky's Minimalist Program, covering topics such as syntactic structure, null constituents, head movement, case and agreement, and split projections. Designed for individuals with little to no prior knowledge of syntax or minimalism, it employs a progressive teaching methodology, introducing grammatical concepts in stages towards more complex phenomena. The book is characterized by an intensive and progressive writing style, a trademark of the author, and focuses on the English language.
The purpose of this manual is to offer detailed guidance on the content and structure of "Analysing English Sentences." It outlines the key theoretical frameworks and subject matter, enabling readers to understand the progressive approach to learning syntactic analysis. This resource is intended for students, educators, and researchers seeking to engage with fundamental concepts in linguistics and computational linguistics. It details the book's scope, including its focus on English syntax and its role as an introductory text to advanced linguistic theories, facilitating a thorough understanding of the material presented.
Analysing English Sentences provides a concise and clear introduction to current work in syntactic theory, drawing on the key concepts of ChomskyǃÙs Minimalist Program. Assuming little or no prior knowledge of syntax or minimalism, Radford outlines the core concepts and leading ideas and how they can be used to describe various aspects of the syntax of English. A diverse range of topics is covered, including syntactic structure, null constituents, head movement, case and agreement and split projections. Using Radford's trademark approach and writing style, the book is intensive and progressive in nature, introducing grammatical concepts and working in stages towards more complex phenomena.
Author: Radford,Andrew
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Analysing English Sentences
Pages: 00540 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2009-02-12
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521516976
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
Analysing English Sentences provides a concise and clear introduction to current work in syntactic theory, drawing on the key concepts of ChomskyǃÙs Minimalist Program. Assuming little or no prior knowledge of syntax or minimalism, Radford outlines the core concepts and leading ideas and how they can be used to describe various aspects of the syntax of English. A diverse range of topics is covered, including syntactic structure, null constituents, head movement, case and agreement and split projections. Using Radford's trademark approach and writing style, the book is intensive and progressive in nature, introducing grammatical concepts and working in stages towards more complex phenomena.
Author: Radford,Andrew
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Analysing English Sentences
Pages: 00540 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2009-02-12
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521516976
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
