"Only" in Bulu - A phrase-initial particle. DE

In this paper I explore the syntax of the exclusive focus particle "ve"-'only in Bulu a bantu language of Cameroon. The structure of a simple sentence is often T-vP in Bulu, but the exclusive focus particle never surfaces between T and vP a position which can host other particles. The paper is mainly a comparative study of Bulu and English syntax. I try to apply the work of Richard Kayne concerning the the overt movement of 'only ' in English syntax to the data of Bulu, I also pay tribute to Vicki Carstens for her works on bantu languages.

About the author

Albert Ze Ebanga was born in Kribi Cameroon in may the 15th 1955. As a young student in the department of languages and foreign civilisation (University of Paris XII val de Marne), he met Jean Yves Pollock who introduced him to very smart linguistic teachers of the University of Paris8. After graduating in linguistics, he worked in Musée d'Orsay.

Product details

• Authors: Albert Ze Ebanga
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2022
• EAN: 9786200787866
• ISBN: 9786200787866
• No. of pages: 56
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures