Evidence for Multiattachment in K''ekchi Mayan

This study, first published in 1985, analyses aspects of the syntax of K'ekchi, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala. Working in the framework of Relational Grammar, the author finds evidence for the constructions of Passive, Antipassive and 2-3 Retreat and provides formulations for the principles of Personal Agreement, Number Agreement, Nominal Case, and Aspect Marking. This title will be of interest to students of language and linguistics.

List of contents

List of Abbreviations; List of Maps; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Abstract; Preface; 1. Features of K’ekchi Syntax 2. Passive 3. K’ekchi Restrictions on Final Ergs: Evidence for Clause-Internal Attachment 4. Subject Focus and 2-3 Retreat 5. Antipassive 6. Cross-Clausal Multiattachment; Conclusion; References

About the author

Ava Berinstein

Summary

This study, first published in 1985, analyses aspects of the syntax of K’ekchi, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala. Working in the framework of Relational Grammar, the author finds evidence for the constructions of Passive, Antipassive and 2-3 Retreat and provides formulations for the principles of Personal Agreement, Number Agreement, Nominal Case, and Aspect Marking. This title will be of interest to students of language and linguistics.

Product details

• Authors: BERINSTEIN, Ava Berinstein, Berinstein Ava
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9781138699724
• ISBN: 978-1-138-69972-4
• No. of pages: 334
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Syntax; Routledge Library Editions: Syntax
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology