Abstract
![CDATA[The original version of PT focused on modelling the transfer of grammatical information within c(onstituent) structure on the basis of feature unification, utilising a simplified version of f( unctional) structure. In this chapter we will explore ways in which linguistic non-linearity can be modelled by including discourse functions and Lexical Mapping Theory (i.e. the mapping of a(rgument) structure onto f-structure) in order to prepare the way for an extended approach that can capture a wider range of linguistic phenomena, including passives, causatives, topicalisation and so-called 'exceptional lexical entries' (such as 'receive'or 'please'). The extension of the scope of PT should be seen as a sketch of a future research programme.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cross-linguistic aspects of processability theory, |
| Editors | Manfred Pienemann |
| Place of Publication | Amsterdam |
| Publisher | John Benjamins |
| Pages | 199 - 251 |
| Number of pages | 53 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9027241414 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |