23.3254, Diss: Phonology/ Semantics/ Syntax: Vlachos: 'Wh-constructions and the division...'

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Subject: 23.3254, Diss: Phonology/ Semantics/ Syntax: Vlachos: 'Wh-constructions and the division...'

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Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:57:03
From: Christos Vlachos [christos.vlachos at gmail.com]
Subject: Wh-constructions and the division of labour between syntax and the interfaces

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Institution: University of Patras 
Program: Department of Philology 
Dissertation Status: Completed 
Degree Date: 2012 

Author: Christos Vlachos

Dissertation Title: Wh-constructions and the division of labour between syntax
and the interfaces 

Linguistic Field(s): Phonology
                     Semantics
                     Syntax


Dissertation Director(s):
Elena Anagnostopoulou
Anna Roussou
Ianthi-Maria Tsimpli

Dissertation Abstract:

The minimalist approach to natural human language argues that the 
syntax of a language L maps a certain structure to a certain 'form' (pi) 
at PF and to a certain 'meaning' (lambda) at LF. With the above in 
mind, the ideal perhaps scenario, in terms of transparency, would be 
that the mapping between form and meaning would be one to one 
(1:1); in other words, there is as much form as there is meaning. This 
would further imply that the mapping between form and meaning is 
symmetric. The present thesis studies some aspects of the form and 
meaning of two kinds of wh-constructions in Modern Greek, i.e., 
questions and sluicing, and shows that the relevant mapping may not 
necessarily be 1:1. With respect to questions, it is argued that the 
same form may correspond to more than one meaning. As regards 
sluicing, it is proposed that there is less form than meaning. On the 
face of the previous, the argument will be as follows. Syntax generates 
form, and restricts part of meaning, while additional aspects of meaning 
are facilitated by PF (regarding wh-questions) and LF (concerning 
sluicing). Finally, since PF contributes to meaning, LF 'sees' PF, and 
vice versa.
 






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