Verbs of pure change of state in English: projection, constructions and event structure

Verbs of pure change of state in English: projection, constructions and event structure

Role and Reference Grammar (RRG) is a theory of clausal relations whose strength lies in its typological validity and eclecticism. However, its system of lexical representation has some weaknesses, as it fails to satisfactorily explain the semantics of those structures that extend beyond the basic m...

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Autor principal: Martínez Fernández, Beatriz
Otros Autores: Martín Arista, Francisco Javier (Universidad de La Rioja)
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description Role and Reference Grammar (RRG) is a theory of clausal relations whose strength lies in its typological validity and eclecticism. However, its system of lexical representation has some weaknesses, as it fails to satisfactorily explain the semantics of those structures that extend beyond the basic meaning of the verb, like resultative constructions or other expressions of event composition. Thus, this dissertation can be considered as a contribution to the development of the system of lexical representation of RRG. For that purpose, and following Mairal and Van Valin (2001) I turn to Pustejovsky's Generative Lexicon (GL), which captures lexical meaning by splitting lexical information into four different levels of representation, namely argument structure, qualia structure, event structure and lexical inheritance structure. The close analysis of those levels of representation has provided the necessary input to strengthen RRG's system of lexical representation. Furthermore, I also draw from other lexical-semantic theories like Levin and Rappaport Hovav's which, being less projectionist than RRG, expand their scope beyond the predicate. Levin (1993) claims that what determines the syntax of a verb is found in the properties of whole verbal classes rather than in the properties of individual verbs. Hence, I have selected a verbal class that allows me to make syntactic generalisations from the behaviour of verbs as a class. The analysis has proved that the three levels are interrelated, and the three of them contribute to the meaning definition of break verbs. The analysis of syntactic and semantic valence, of argument-adjuncts, and of adjuncts, has contributed to the definition of those meanings that fall out of the scope of the meaning of the predicate; and the analysis of subeventual structure and temporal sequence has endowed the event with duration, another fundamental feature of changes of state. Following Faber and Mairal (1999) y Mairal y Faber (2002), I have propounded the incorporation into logical structures of adjuncts with a semantic impact, and I have developed the notion of merge as an alternative to Goldberg¿s constructions. In short, this dissertation has contributed to the development of a more accurate system of lexical representation for RRG.
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spelling oai-TES00000009802019-05-11Verbs of pure change of state in English: projection, constructions and event structureMartínez Fernández, BeatrizRole and Reference Grammar (RRG) is a theory of clausal relations whose strength lies in its typological validity and eclecticism. However, its system of lexical representation has some weaknesses, as it fails to satisfactorily explain the semantics of those structures that extend beyond the basic meaning of the verb, like resultative constructions or other expressions of event composition. Thus, this dissertation can be considered as a contribution to the development of the system of lexical representation of RRG. For that purpose, and following Mairal and Van Valin (2001) I turn to Pustejovsky's Generative Lexicon (GL), which captures lexical meaning by splitting lexical information into four different levels of representation, namely argument structure, qualia structure, event structure and lexical inheritance structure. The close analysis of those levels of representation has provided the necessary input to strengthen RRG's system of lexical representation. Furthermore, I also draw from other lexical-semantic theories like Levin and Rappaport Hovav's which, being less projectionist than RRG, expand their scope beyond the predicate. Levin (1993) claims that what determines the syntax of a verb is found in the properties of whole verbal classes rather than in the properties of individual verbs. Hence, I have selected a verbal class that allows me to make syntactic generalisations from the behaviour of verbs as a class. The analysis has proved that the three levels are interrelated, and the three of them contribute to the meaning definition of break verbs. The analysis of syntactic and semantic valence, of argument-adjuncts, and of adjuncts, has contributed to the definition of those meanings that fall out of the scope of the meaning of the predicate; and the analysis of subeventual structure and temporal sequence has endowed the event with duration, another fundamental feature of changes of state. Following Faber and Mairal (1999) y Mairal y Faber (2002), I have propounded the incorporation into logical structures of adjuncts with a semantic impact, and I have developed the notion of merge as an alternative to Goldberg¿s constructions. In short, this dissertation has contributed to the development of a more accurate system of lexical representation for RRG.Esta tesis aspira a fortalecer el sistema de representación léxica de la Teoría de la Gramática del Papel y la Referencia (RRG). La RRG es una teoría ecléctica que integra de modo satisfactorio principios de diversas teorías, pero presenta algunas limitaciones en lo concerniente a su sistema de representación léxica - que se limita básicamente a las estructuras lógicas -, y a su visión del lexicón - que no es suficientemente global. Por estos motivos, esta tesis tiene dos objetivos primordiales (1) llevar a cabo un análisis semántico fino de la RRG y (2) expandir las estructuras lógicas de la RRG más allá del significado de sus predicados. Para ello, me he inspirado en el Lexicón Generativo de Pustejovsky y en la Semántica Léxica, en la línea de Faber y Mairal, y Levin y Rappaport Hovav, que se caracteriza por relacionar la semántica con la sintaxis a través de las clases verbales y las alternancias. De ahí que haya escogido una clase verbal - la clase verbos de cambio de estado puro o break verbs - que me permite llegar a generalizaciones sintácticas a partir del comportamiento de los verbos como clase. A través del análisis del sistema de representación léxica de la RRG he demostrado que los tres niveles - estructura de la palabra, estructura argumental y estructura de eventos - están interrelacionados, y que los tres contribuyen a la definición de significado de los verbos break. El análisis de la valencia semántica y sintáctica, de los argumentos-adjuntos, y de los adjuntos, ha contribuido a la definición de aquellos significados que van más allá del significado de los predicados; y el análisis de la estructura de subeventos y de la secuencia temporal ha confirmado la duración de los eventos. Siguiendo los pasos de Faber y Mairal (1999) y Mairal y Faber (2002), he profundizado en las estructuras lógicas, proponiendo la incorporación de componentes de otras teorías, como adjuntos con impacto semántico. Y he desarrollado la noción de merge como alternativa a las construcciones de Goldberg. En definitiva, esta tesis propone una serie de directrices para el enriquecimiento del sistema de representación léxica de la RRG.Universidad de La Rioja (España)Martín Arista, Francisco Javier (Universidad de La Rioja)2007text (thesis)application/pdfhttps://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaites?codigo=1401spaLICENCIA DE USO: Los documentos a texto completo incluidos en Dialnet son de acceso libre y propiedad de sus autores y/o editores. Por tanto, cualquier acto de reproducción, distribución, comunicación pública y/o transformación total o parcial requiere el consentimiento expreso y escrito de aquéllos. Cualquier enlace al texto completo de estos documentos deberá hacerse a través de la URL oficial de éstos en Dialnet. Más información: https://dialnet.unirioja.es/info/derechosOAI | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS STATEMENT: Full text documents hosted by Dialnet are protected by copyright and/or related rights. 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