Wh-constructions in Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree)
This thesis provides an analysis of wh-questions in Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree). The study is done within the Principles and Parameters framework (Chomsky 1981, 1986, 1995). I argue that Nêhiyawêwin wh-words like awfna 'who' are not generated in argument position and do not undergo A-bar mov...
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Language: | English |
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2009
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/6730 |