Korean Syntax and Semantics

This book provides an up-to-date linguistic analysis of Korean, combining Minimalist Syntax with accompanying compositional formal semantics, and discussing a broad range of empirically and theoretically important phenomena. It includes discussion questions, exercises, and a list of further reading to solidify theoretical concepts and develop the ability to analyze Korean using theoretical tools.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Korean has proven to be an invaluable resource for theoretical linguists, offering a wealth of examples and counter-examples to key theoretical issues at the forefront of modern linguistic theories. This comprehensive book explores the Korean language from both a syntactic and semantic perspective, providing an up-to-date linguistic analysis of its structure. By combining Minimalist Syntax with accompanying compositional formal semantics, it offers a detailed exploration of the core architecture and phenomena of Korean.

The author, EunHee Lee, delves into the lexical layer, functional layer, nominal structure, movements, and complex clauses, offering a comprehensive understanding of the language. Throughout the chapters, a wide range of empirically and theoretically significant phenomena are discussed, enabling students and professional linguists alike to grasp the workings of Korean within contemporary theoretical frameworks.

To reinforce the theoretical concepts and enhance the ability to analyze Korean using theoretical tools, the book includes discussion questions, exercises, and a comprehensive list of further reading. This resource is designed to deepen understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and foster a deeper appreciation of the Korean language in the realm of theoretical linguistics.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108404686