Focus in Hausa
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This book investigates the morphosyntax, semantics and discourse properties of focus and wh -constructions in Hausa, and introduces readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists. Represents the first detailed and comprehensive exposition of focus related constructions in Hausa from the perspective of a major contemporary theoretical framework Explores aspects of the syntax of focus in Hausa which have only recently begun to be described Authoritative and up-to-date, detailing recent developments in the theory, and reviewing and evaluating a number of current approaches to the syntax of focus constructions and non-verbal copular clauses Contains comparative data from related Chadic/Afroasiatic languages Serves to introduce readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1405156260
ISBN13:9781405156264
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:312 Pages
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