Focus in Hausa
Focus in Hausa by Melanie Green, published by Wiley on March 12, 2007, is a comprehensive exploration of the morphosyntax, semantics, and discourse properties of focus and wh-constructions in the Hausa language. This 312-page edition presents a detailed examination of focus-related constructions from a contemporary theoretical framework, making it a significant resource for linguists interested in the syntax of this major world language.
Readers will find an authoritative discussion that delves into the syntax of focus in Hausa, highlighting aspects that have only recently begun to receive attention. The book evaluates various current approaches to the syntax of focus constructions and non-verbal copular clauses, while also providing comparative data from related Chadic and Afroasiatic languages. This work serves as an introduction to the complexities of Hausa syntax, catering to those looking to expand their understanding of linguistics and language arts.
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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.
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