Empty noun phrases and the theory of control, with special reference to Thai

This dissertation deals with theories and principles that assign referents to empty noun phrases. The major principles are: Control Theory, Binding Theory, and Pragmatic principles. These principles are ranked in terms of the order in which they are applied in the attempt to assign an antecedent to an element. This hierarchical order is based on their domains of application.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Linguistics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Pingkarawat, Namtip

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lehman, Frederic K.

• Language, Linguistics

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Pingkarawat, Namtip

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI8924921
(UMI)AAI8924921

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/23300