Testing the Interclausal Relations Hierarchy: Modal and Aspectual Constructions in Sardinian

This book explores the Interclausal Relations Hierarchy within the Role and Reference Grammar theory, using primary data on eight complex verbal Sardinian constructions. It predicts a meaningful prediction of the hierarchy, which is generally respected, with two exceptions. The data also shows diatopic variation, and the author uses a phonetic map to analyse the morphosyntactic data, which reveals that morphosyntactic phenomena are more widespread than phonetic isoglosses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of interclausal relations within the framework of Role and Reference Grammar theory, utilizing a wealth of primary data derived from eight complex verbal Sardinian constructions. The hierarchy established within this study categorizes these constructions based on their level of cohesion, both syntactically and semantically, from the most robust to the least cohesive. What makes this research particularly intriguing is its meaningful prediction regarding the strength of syntactic linkages. It suggests that the tightest syntactic linkage that realizes a specific semantic relation should hold greater significance than the tightest syntactic linkage that realizes looser semantic relations. Remarkably, almost all the constructions in the data conform to this prediction, with only two exceptions. Furthermore, the data reveal intriguing diatopic variations, highlighting the diverse linguistic manifestations across different regions or dialects of Sardinian. To analyze the morphosyntactic data, the author employs a phonetic map, a valuable tool for visualizing the relationships between phonetic features and grammatical structures. Through a series of maps presented in the book, the author demonstrates that morphosyntactic phenomena are more widespread than phonetic isoglosses, encompassing the three main varieties of Sardinian: Campidanese, Logudorese, and Nuorese. This study not only sheds light on the intricacies of interclausal relations in Sardinian but also contributes to our understanding of linguistic phenomena in general, highlighting the importance of considering multiple levels of linguistic analysis in our quest to unravel the complexities of language.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783034315531
Edition number: New ed