| Title: | Classifier predicate as a small clause in Slovenian Sign Language |
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| Authors: | Pavlič, Matic (Authorship owner)
Pavlič, Matic (Author) |
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Not categorized (r6) |
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| Tipology: | 1.12 - Published Scientific Conference Contribution Abstract |
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| Organization: | UNG - University of Nova Gorica |
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| Abstract: | In Slovenian Sign Language (SZJ), classifier predicate cannot be negated and thus it does not qualify as the head of a verb phrase. Such a conclusion does not rule out the possibility that SZJ classifier predicate projects a reduced clausal structure. I analyze these SZJ classifier predicates as non-verbal predicates that form a small-clause structure assuming that classifier small clause is selected by an overt (HAVE) or a covert verbal head. This proposal explains the complexity of classifier predicates. Being a non-verbal projection, classifier predicate fails to move with a verbal V-to-T movement and stays in situ. For SVO languages such as SZJ, this analysis correctly predicts the change from the basic SVO to the non-basic SOV for transitive classifier predicates and from the basic SVOdOi to the non-basic SOdVOi for ditransitive classifier predicates. |
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| Keywords: | Slovenian Sign Language, classifier predicate, small clause, word order |
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| Year of publishing: | 2017 |
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| Number of pages: | 2 |
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| COBISS_ID: | 4953595 |
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| URN: | URN:SI:UNG:REP:2HPYK6PF |
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