Syntax Formalist Approach 楚军外国语学院 (SS ST)
Formalist Approach (SS & ST) 楚军 外国语学院 Syntax
Introduction In 1957,Syntactic Structures (a 108-page monograph)was published,signifying the beginning of Chomskyan revolution
Introduction • In 1957, Syntactic Structures (a 108-page monograph) was published, signifying the beginning of Chomskyan revolution
Features of the theory of TG The theoretical goal: (1)The goal of traditional grammar,esp.the prescriptive school grammar- for language teaching,emphasizing the purity and correctness of language. (2)The goal of structuralist grammar- for search of the structure of a specific language
Features of the theory of TG The theoretical goal: (1) The goal of traditional grammar, esp. the prescriptive school grammar— for language teaching, emphasizing the purity and correctness of language. (2) The goal of structuralist grammar— for search of the structure of a specific language
Features of the theory of TG (3)The goal of the linguistic theory for Chomskyan TG grammar- to express the process of language acquisition of the native speakers, to establish the general principles shared by all the human languages:Universal Grammar
Features of the theory of TG (3) The goal of the linguistic theory for Chomskyan TG grammar— to express the process of language acquisition of the native speakers, to establish the general principles shared by all the human languages: Universal Grammar
Features of the theory of TG As for the second question: Chomsky believes the language structure is determined by the structure of the human brain (language is "mirror of mind"),thus there existing language universals. The research about a specific language- particular grammar, The research about language universals- universal grammar
Features of the theory of TG • As for the second question: Chomsky believes the language structure is determined by the structure of the human brain (language is “mirror of mind”), thus there existing language universals. The research about a specific language— particular grammar; The research about language universals— universal grammar