Modal Verbs in Danish


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Language History and Linguistic Modelling


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This work presents a collection of some 130 contributions covering a wide range of topics of interest to historical, theoretical and applied linguistics alike. A major theme is the development of English which is examined on several levels in the light of recent linguistic theory in various papers. The geographical dimension is also treated extensively with papers on controversial aspects of a variety of studies, as are topical linguistic matters from a more general perspective.




Categories, Constructions, and Change in English Syntax


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Explores categories, constructions, and change in the syntax of English, both past and present, methodologically and theoretically.




Indian Linguistics


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Functional Structure in Morphology and the Case of Nonfinite Verbs


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In this book, Peter Juul Nielsen examines the foundations of morphological theory from a structural-functional perspective on language as a sign system. He offers a framework for the analysis of morpheme relations based on a thorough discussion of syntagmatic and paradigmatic structure, indexical relations, zero as meaningful absence and morphological relations across grammatical categories. It is argued that when paradigmatically related morphological structures have different syntactic functions, the semantics of the paradigmatic opposition consists in the specification of functional potential. The framework is applied in three detailed studies of Danish nonfinite verbs presenting new accounts of their morphological structure, semantic coding and paradigmatic organisation.




Verb Movement and Expletive Subjects in the Germanic Languages


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This book is the study of two different kinds of variation across the Germanic languages. One involves the position of the finite verb, and the other the possible positions of the "logical" subject in constructions with expletive (or "dummy") subjects. The book applies the theory of Principles-and-Parameters to the study of comparative syntax. Several languages are considered, including less frequently discussed ones like Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, and Yiddish.




Scandinavica


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Danish: An Essential Grammar


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Danish: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of current Danish as it is used by native speakers. It focuses on those areas of Danish that pose particular problems for the learner but at the same time provides a broad general account of the language. The Grammar is the ideal source of reference for the learner of Danish in the early and middle stages. It is suitable either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Features include: * clear, jargon-free explanations * many tables and diagrams for extra clarity * detailed contents list * separate glossary of linguistic and grammatical terms * detailed index with key Danish and English words. Titles of related interest published by Routledge: Colloquial Danish: A Complete Language Course; Danish Dictionary; Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar Colloquial Nowegian: A Complete Language Course; Norwegian Dictionary; Norwegian: An Essential Grammar Colloquial Swedish: The Complete Course for Beginners; Swedish Dictionary; Swedish: A Comprehensive Grammar; Swedish: An Essential Grammar