Dative applicative elements in Arusa (Maa): A canonical approach to the argument-adjunct distinction

Keywords: Maa(sai), arguments, adjuncts, canonical typology, cognitive linguistics

Abstract

The present paper analyzes the degree of the argumenthood or adjuncthood of elements licensed by the dative applicative (DA) construction in Arusa within a canonical approach to the argument-adjunct distinction. After testing DA elements for the various criteria and diagnostics associated with the typologically-driven prototype of arguments and adjuncts, the authors conclude the following: in most cases, DA elements behave as canonical arguments and are therefore located close to the argumenthood pole of the argument-adjunct continuum.

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Published
2019-12-18
How to Cite
Andrason, A., & Karani, M. (2019). Dative applicative elements in Arusa (Maa): A canonical approach to the argument-adjunct distinction. Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus, 58, 177-204. https://doi.org/10.5842/58-0-842