The following paper will first provide some theoretical background information on binding in English. The emphases here will be especially on Chomsky’s classic Binding Theory (1988) and Moskovsky’s criticism. Further it will explain the motivation and design of the experiment by presenting variables, conditions, and items. In the following, the results of the experiment will be presented and interpreted. A final comparison to the Turkish language will further argue whether binding can be considered to be a universal phenomenon or not.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- RESEARCH
- EXPERIMENT
- EXCURSUS: BINDING IN TURKISH
- CONCLUSION
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the concept of binding in English, focusing on Chomsky's classic Binding Theory and Moskovsky's criticism. The main objective is to determine whether Moskovsky's revision to Chomsky's theory can be supported through empirical research. The paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of binding phenomena and its potential universality across languages.
- Chomsky's classic Binding Theory and its principles
- Moskovsky's criticism of Chomsky's theory
- The influence of person and pronoun on binding
- Empirical investigation of binding through an experiment
- Cross-linguistic comparison of binding in English and Turkish
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the concept of binding and its significance in linguistic research, highlighting the importance of Chomsky's Binding Theory and Moskovsky's criticism. It outlines the structure and focus of the paper, including a description of the experiment conducted to investigate binding phenomena.
- RESEARCH: This chapter delves into Moskovsky's criticism of Chomsky's classic Binding Theory, providing a detailed explanation of the theory's principles and their application. It uses examples to illustrate the principles of binding and the potential for violation, setting the stage for the experimental investigation.
- EXPERIMENT: This chapter outlines the motivation, design, and implementation of the experiment conducted to test the validity of Moskovsky's criticism. It describes the variables, conditions, and items used in the experiment, providing a framework for understanding the results and interpretations presented in subsequent chapters.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this paper include binding, Binding Theory, Chomsky, Moskovsky, anaphors, pronouns, R-expressions, local domain, c-command, co-indexing, syntax, and the influence of person and pronoun on binding phenomena.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2019, The Pragmatic Effect on Binding in the English Language. Influence of Person and Pronoun, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/537902
