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Comparative Syntax of Balkan Languages
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Abstract
This collection of seven papers studies important aspects of the syntax of Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, and Romanian from a comparative perspective based on current linguistic frameworks, including the Minimalist Program. Topics addressed include control, raising, and obviation, negation, noun phrase structure, clitic pronouns, and verb movement.
Oxford University PressNew York, NY
Title: Comparative Syntax of Balkan Languages
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Abstract
This collection of seven papers studies important aspects of the syntax of Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, and Romanian from a comparative perspective based on current linguistic frameworks, including the Minimalist Program.
Topics addressed include control, raising, and obviation, negation, noun phrase structure, clitic pronouns, and verb movement.
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