Theta-head binding in the German locative alternation
Abstract
In this paper, we analyze the locative alternation of the spray/load-type with be-prefixation in German on the basis of the analysis of free datives proposed in Hole (2008, 2012, 2014). We argue that both structures involve obligatory variable binding in a local domain, triggered by a functional theta head. The core of our analysis elaborates upon Kratzer’s (2009) proposal to implement reflexivity in an agent-severed system. According to this proposal, binder indices are tied to verbal functional heads (theta heads) instead of so-called antecedent DPs.
How to Cite
Geist, L., & Hole, D. (1). Theta-head binding in the German locative alternation. Proceedings of Sinn Und Bedeutung, 20, 270-287. https://doi.org/10.18148/sub/2016.v20i0.263
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