This study is a discussion of, rather than a contribution to, generative phonology. The central question posed, is: Does linguistic theory provide a basis for choosing between competing grammars — that is, an evaluation procedure for grammars? If so, then what is its form? If not, then how are we to interpret controversies between linguists as to the relative merits of competing grammars? These issues will be discussed in relation to a particular problem of evaluation in the treatment of the morphonology of final segments in Modern French.
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1. Preface; 2. Introduction; 3. Final segments and gender inflection in French; 4. The Deletion Rules; 5. Exceptions to the Deletion Rules; 6. Invariant Adjectives; 7. The Scope of the Deletion Rules; 8. Alternative Solutions; 9. The Functional Unity of Elision and Liaison; 10. Summary; 11. Conclusion; 12. References
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ISBN
9789027231130
Publisert
1981-01-01
Utgiver
John Benjamins Publishing Co
Vekt
595 gr
Høyde
245 mm
Bredde
164 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
249
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