Dative applicative elements in Arusa (Maa): Acanonical approach to the argument-adjunct distinction

Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus

Andrason, Alexander¹  Karani, Michael² 

[1] Stellenbosch University, South Africa;University of Dar es Salam, Tanzania;

关键词: maa(sai);    arguments;    adjuncts;    canonical typology;    cognitive linguistics;   

DOI  :  10.5842/58-0-842

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The present paper analyzes the degree of the argumenthood or adjuncthood of elements licensed by the dative applicative (DA) construction in Arusa within a canonical approach to the argument-adjunct distinction. After testing DA elements for the various criteria and diagnostics associated with the typologically-driven prototype of arguments and adjuncts, the authors conclude the following: in most cases, DA elements behave as canonical arguments and are therefore located close to the argumenthood pole of the argument-adjunct continuum.

【 授权许可】

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