A Typological Study of the Existential Clause
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A Typological Study of the Existential Clause

A Functional Linguistics Perspective

Wang Yong

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A Typological Study of the Existential Clause

A Functional Linguistics Perspective

Wang Yong

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This book investigates the existential clause (EC) from a cross-linguistic perspective and within the framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics.

The prototypical EC in the less familiar languages is identified through its functional equivalents in the more familiar ones, which share the common semantic basis of 'there exists something in some location'. Topics addressed include the morpho-syntactic features of the EC, the subject of the EC, the definiteness effect and its manifestations in the EC, the EC as impersonals, the distinction between entity- vs. event-existentials, and the EC and its related constructions. Drawing on both cross-linguistic observations based on the language sample and in-depth investigations in particular languages (e.g., in Chinese and English), the study aims to unravel how the lexico-grammar of EC is related to its meanings and functions, that is, how meaning is realised in form.

The title will appeal to scholars and students in the field of linguistics, especially functional linguistics, and syntax.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
ISBN
9781040051375
Edition
1
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Linguistics
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. Contents
  7. List of figures
  8. List of tables
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. List of abbreviations
  11. 1 Introduction
  12. 2 Theoretical preliminaries
  13. 3 Towards a typology of the existential clause: Morpho-syntax
  14. 4 The subject of the EC
  15. 5 The definiteness effect
  16. 6 Entity- vs. event-existentials: A new typology
  17. 7 Event-existentials in Chinese
  18. 8 ECs as impersonals: A cross-linguistic perspective
  19. 9 Impersonal clauses as event-existentials in Chinese
  20. 10 Existential and possessive clauses
  21. 11 Conclusions
  22. Bibliography
  23. Index