Subject and Word Order in Wappo.

Li, Charles N.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1977

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Subject and Word Order in Wappo

Li, Charles N.; And Others

International Journal of American Linguistics, 43, 2, 85-100, Apr 77

A brief typological sketch of Wappo syntax is presented as well as a detailed presentation of one particular typological characteristic, "subjecthood." An explanation for the unusual surface coding of subjects in Wappo is given. (Author/NCR)

Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Language Classification, Language Patterns, Language Typology, Morphology (Languages), Sentence Structure, Surface Structure, Syntax, Word Order

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