Jeong-sil Song. 1997. Non-Argument XPs. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 1-20. The main purpose of this study is to argue for the following points concerning English non-argument XPs. First, they all have the structure of XP in which one and only one argument position is not saturated. Second, they are all adjoined to an X`, modifying the X`. Third, some of them also function as a secondary predicate of the DP in the Spec of the XP. This study adopts the hypotheses of XP-internal Subject, Split Infl, and Split VP with some modification.
Kim Dongseok. 1997. Case Checking in Double Object Construction. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 21-96. This paper critically reviews Larson`s(1988) and Fujita`s(1996) analyses of double object construction, and proposes an alternative one that can effectively explain the asymmetries shown in dative and double object constructions. The major contents are summarized as follows: (a) In dative construction the argument assigned the role of Goal is not a complement of V but an argument merged with V`. (b) The thematic role of indirect object in double object construction is different from that of dative construction. The former assumes Benefactive or Affective, while the latter, Goal. (c) The verb in dative construction and the corresponding one in double object construction are separate lexical items that have the same phonological features but are different in their semantic and formal features. The former selects Theme and Goal as its internal arguments while the latter selects Theme and Benefactive, Experiencer or Affective. (d) The difference in thematic interpretation of the subjects in dative and double object constructions is not from the syntactic relation but from the difference in the properties of semantic selection of the verbs. (e) Indirect object of double object construction moves to the SPEC of V to satisfy the [+SPEC] feature of V. The movement is not for Case assignment or checking of Case feature.
Chung Moo-Joo. 1997. Functions of the Articles Related to Definiteness. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 47-62. In this paper, it has been argued that the articles in English possess both a referential and an expressive function. So far, the studies of definiteness have been confined to a referential view of definiteness. All these approaches focus exclusively on the articles` contribution to reference, that is, on the way the articles help NPs establish the existence of and individuate entities in the universe of discourse. In addition to their referential function, however, the articles also possess an expressive function. In particular, the definite article can be used expressively as a marker of prominence, and the indefinite article can be used expressively as a means of de-emphasizing a referent`s individual identity. Evidence for these functions was drawn principally from the fact that different articles can often be used to describe the same objective situation. In particular, we examined discourses in which the could be used felicitously (for expressive reasons) even though α was referentially more appropriate (a basis for unique identifiability was lacking). We also examined discourses in which α could be used felicitously (for expressive reasons) even though the was referentially more appropriate.
Cho, Hye-Sun. 1997. Cognitive and Pragmatic-Based Accounts of Definite Referring Expressions. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 63-78. This study demonstrates that a cognitive and pragmatic framework provides a good domain in which to analyze the relationship between deictic and anaphoric phenomena and between the two types of anaphora, because a cognitive account would consider mental representation, while a pragmatic account would consider mutual knowledge. So, within this framework, after analyzing the deictic and anaphoric function of a definite article `the`, the distinction between these two types is interpreted in terms of the correlation between context and mental representation systems, using Marshall`s (1992) mutual knowledge and Givon`s (1992, 1995) mental operations of definites. This correlation also leads to clear differences between mental storage references: long-term memory based reference and short-term memory based reference. Then some interaction between these two is required to identify the definite NP anaphora that does not have the explicit antecedent in the previous context.
Chong, Song-yun. 1997. The Role of X-bar Theory in Word Structure. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 79-98. This paper deals with the interpretation of X-bar theory in conjunction with word structure, in which the position of `Head` can be determined by means of parametric Right-hand Head Rule/RHR. IncidentaVy, R.HR may be applicable to most of the words in English. However, it is incapable of applying to inflectional words, the words with category-changing prefixes(verb forming ones), verb-particle compounds, etc. in English as well as some other languages in which left-headed types are predominating. I will argue, on the one hand, for the efficiency of checking Head position with present principles of- X-bar theory, and, on the other hand, to point out some inadequate functions in RHR. I would like, then, to propose an alternative which may be supplemented for inadequate part of RHR. I will justify that License Conditions proposed by Lieber(1992) is necessary for the placement of Head and Nonhead elements(complements, specifies, modifier, etc.)in word structure. To prove the corollary, I am going to instantiate the examples from both the syntactic phrases and words(complex words and compound words). Finally, I would like to show that the domain of this paper is to the extent that inflectional morphology and derivational morphology can be operated by means of identical lexical rules which will surely be in parallel with the Strong Lexicalists Hypothesis. Concomitantly, the use of X-bar theory in this paper is restricted to complex words(including inflectional word) and compound words(root compound, phrasal compound, and synthetic compound).
Chung, Yung-sik. 1997. Polysemous Meaning of English Verbs. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 115-147. To explain the systematic relationships among the interrelated meanings, this study adopts the lexical network approach proposed by Langacker(1991). The relationships among a large number of related senses of a polysemous lexical item can be characterized in terms of relationships between a schema and its instances on the other, and all these relationships cannot be explained without taking human cognitive abilities into account. With reference to the cognitive processing, the following processes, among others, are found to be at work: First, the systematic relationships among the various meanings of a lexical item are obtained by applying the profile shift to the same conceptual base. The relationships between transitive verbs and corresponding intransitive verbs are remarkable examples of the profile shift. Second, semantic extension from the concrete meaning to the abstract meaning results from the domain shift. Therefore, a word can refer to many objects or events, and the semantic category of a word consists of entities referred to by the word. The purpose of this study is to show that these cognitive principles operate on language by investigating the process of semantic extension of verbs, and to show the systematic relationships among the interrelated meanings of a lexical item based on the semantic analysis of affect verbs such as the English `break` etc.
Han, Sang-Ho. 1997. A Model of English Instruction Based on Communication Strategies. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 149-171. The purpose of this paper is to identify developmental stages of communication strategies displayed by basic learners of English. For this purpose two groups of ESL learners and a group of EFL learners were observed and videotaped for 9 months respectively. Through an analysis of transcribed data, it was found that communication strategies develop in a relatively invariant order: avoidance, paralinguistic, code-switching, reduction, and paraphrasing strategies. Based on the result of the study an effective instructional model is suggested for Korean learners of English.
eo, Kyunghee. 1997. Effective Methods of Grammar Instruction. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 139-156. The purpose of this paper is to suggest effective methods of grammar instruction which has been undervalued by some researchers. First, this paper discusses consciousness raising which can be defined as the deliberate attempt to draw the learner`s attention to the formal properties of the target language. Next, input processing instruction, the transition from input to intake, is found to be a better method than traditional grammar instruction which stresses the manipulation of output. Finally, a task-based approach -- integrating grammar instruction and communicative language use -- is recommended for effective grammar teaching.
Kang, Myung-Yeul. 1997. An Effective English Teaching Method in the Elementary School through Chant. Studies in Modern Grammatical Theories 10: 191-220. Standard English often stretches, shortens, blends and drops sounds. It is difficult for beginners, who are not familiar with those subtle features of English to understand standard English. This study discusses an effective English teaching method through chant. The characteristics of Chant English for children are short, rhythmic and repetitive. The basic principles of English rhythmic, stress, and syllabic patterns are explained. A variety of teaching methods are focused on body motions, process-oriented learning, pair-correction, a variety of teaching patterns, student-centered activities, and a teaching direction with a sense for children`s psychological development. Teaching through chant has been performed by body motion, hand-play, finger-play, clapping, singing, dancing, drawing, playing, talking, walking, and the use of realia in the classroom, always keeping time with rhythm and beat. These practical techniques are in accordance with the new patterns of observe/talk, talk/play, listen/draw, play/dance, chant/clap, draw/talk, role-play and pantomime.