Syntax of 'qulk' Clauses in Yemeni Ibbi Arabic
Analysis
This paper analyzes the syntax of 'qulk' clauses (meaning 'I said') in Yemeni Ibbi Arabic using the Minimalist Program. It proposes that these clauses are biclausal structures, with 'qulk' acting as a clause-embedding predicate. The study's significance lies in its application of core minimalist operations (Merge, Move, Agree, Spell-out) to explain the derivation of these complex clauses, including dialect-specific features. It contributes to generative syntax and explores the universality of minimalism.
Key Takeaways
- •Applies Minimalist Program to analyze complex clause structures in a specific Arabic dialect.
- •Proposes a biclausal structure for 'qulk' clauses.
- •Explains dialect-specific features like negation and cliticization.
- •Contributes to generative syntax and explores the universality of minimalism.
Reference
“The central proposal of this paper is that qulk-clauses are biclausal structures in which qulk functions a clause-embedding predicate selecting a dull CP complement.”