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The Syntax of Vietnamese Tense, Aspect, and Negation

The Syntax of Vietnamese Tense, Aspect, and Negation

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The study provides a comprehensive analysis of Vietnamese grammar, highlighting parametric differences and employing advanced syntactic lexicalization algorithms. It aims to raise the level of knowledge of Vietnamese grammar to that of other better-studied languages in the East and mainland Southeast Asia area.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This groundbreaking study provides a comprehensive exploration of the realization of well-established functional categories such as Tense, Aspect, and Negation in the under-studied language of Vietnamese. By employing the Cartography approach to syntactic structure, the research offers insights that are accessible to both Generative Grammar linguists and those trained in other modern linguistic frameworks, such as Cognitive Grammar and Systemic Functional Grammar.

However, what sets this study apart is its cutting-edge use of the most advanced syntactic lexicalization algorithms, namely Nanosyntax. This approach allows for a detailed analysis of the linguistic structures and patterns in Vietnamese, shedding light on the intricate ways in which these categories are expressed and interpreted.

In addition to its theoretical significance, this research is a much-needed push to bring the state of knowledge of Vietnamese grammar to the level of other better-studied languages in the East and mainland Southeast Asia area. By examining the similarities and differences between Vietnamese and other languages, the study contributes to a better understanding of the linguistic diversity and evolution within the region.

Overall, this groundbreaking study is a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics and provides valuable insights into the realization of functional categories in Vietnamese and its relationship to other languages in the region. Its use of advanced syntactic lexicalization algorithms and its focus on under-studied languages make it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers alike.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032482668

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