Exploring the Syntax-Semantics Interface by Valin Jr., Robert D. van (2005) Paperback

by Robert D. Van Valin Jr.

This book looks in detail at how structure, meaning, and communicative function interact in human languages. Working within the framework of Role and Reference Grammar (RRG), Van Valin proposes a set of rules, called the 'linking algorithm', which relates syntactic and semantic representations to each other, with discourse-pragmatics playing a role in the linking. Using this model, he discusses the full range of grammatical phenomena, including the structures of simple and complex sentences, verb and argument structure, voice, reflexivization and extraction restrictions. Clearly written and comprehensive, this book will be welcomed by all those working on the interface between syntax, semantics and pragmatics.

Genres: Linguistics

Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

Reviews

[Ciara Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent intro to the Syntax/Semantics Interface

[Era Bawarti · Rating 3 out of 5]

buku pelajaranku lageh..

[Flautamom · Rating 5 out of 5]

RRG, the best way for a funtionalist to work with syntax and semantics