This book deals with syntax in three dimensions: in part I with the
history of grammatical theory, in part II with synchronic aspects
of Present-Day English, and in part III with diachronic aspects of
English. The most prominent linguistic terms and phenomena are
discussed in their historical context and are taken up again in the
synchronic and diachronic parts. In this way they can be viewed
from different perspectives. At the end of each chapter a summary
and recommendations for further reading is provided as well as
exercises in parts II and III. There is also a webpage for this
book with more material, a glossary, and model answers of the
exercises. The aims of the book are 1) to provide an introduction
to the history of grammatical theory in order to show how and why
generative grammar evolved (alongside other theories); in this way,
generative grammar is presented in its historical context, and the
motivation for the ideas and assumptions of this theory becomes
clear; 2) to show that the terms and phenomena discussed are still
applicable and interesting today; 3) to investigate phenomena of
Present-Day English and their development in the history of English
by means of authentic data, and to find explanations for the
developmental paths they took by applying theory. This book
primarily aims at undergraduate students of English or linguistics
who have already acquired some knowledge of syntax and generative
syntactic theory. It is also well suited for students specialising
in syntax, syntactic theory, and language change. It can further be
used as a study aid for final exams.
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