Some non-canonical switch reference systems and the fundamental functions of switch reference
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Hilário de Sousa
Abstract
Switch reference [sr] is complex; doing a truly-comprehensive typology of sr is difficult due to the plethora of “non-core” functions that different sr systems have. Inspired by the difference in usage of the sr system by older and younger speakers in the Papuan language of Menggwa Dla (de Sousa 2006a, b, c), I propose a (somewhat wide) definition of “canonical sr”. Canonical sr systems have two primary functions: the grammatico-semantic function of reference tracking, and the grammatico-discourse function of indicating participant continuity versus discontinuity of the sr pivots (the interclausal references monitored by a sr marker). Three types of non-canonical sr systems found in different parts of the world will also be discussed; we will see how they are non-canonical based on the two primary functions of canonical sr.
Abstract
Switch reference [sr] is complex; doing a truly-comprehensive typology of sr is difficult due to the plethora of “non-core” functions that different sr systems have. Inspired by the difference in usage of the sr system by older and younger speakers in the Papuan language of Menggwa Dla (de Sousa 2006a, b, c), I propose a (somewhat wide) definition of “canonical sr”. Canonical sr systems have two primary functions: the grammatico-semantic function of reference tracking, and the grammatico-discourse function of indicating participant continuity versus discontinuity of the sr pivots (the interclausal references monitored by a sr marker). Three types of non-canonical sr systems found in different parts of the world will also be discussed; we will see how they are non-canonical based on the two primary functions of canonical sr.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Switch reference 1
- Some non-canonical switch reference systems and the fundamental functions of switch reference 55
- Is there switch-reference marking in coordinated clauses? 93
- Takic switch reference in Uto-Aztecan perspective 115
- Switch reference in Western South America 153
- Switch reference systems in the Barbacoan languages and their neighbors 207
- The zero-marked switch-reference system of the Papuan language Iatmul 231
- Discourse factors of switch-reference in Whitesands (Oceanic) 253
- Typologically relevant peculiarities of the switch reference system in Yukaghir 301
- Ėven converbs and the syntax of switch-reference 335
- Chickasaw switch-reference revisited 377
- More on switch-reference in Kotiria (Wanano, East Tukano) 425
- Switch-reference and case-marking in Aguaruna (Jivaroan) and beyond 453
- Target, embedding and switch-reference constructions in Kakataibo (Panoan, Peru) 473
- Language Index 493
- Author Index 495
- Subject Index 499
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Switch reference 1
- Some non-canonical switch reference systems and the fundamental functions of switch reference 55
- Is there switch-reference marking in coordinated clauses? 93
- Takic switch reference in Uto-Aztecan perspective 115
- Switch reference in Western South America 153
- Switch reference systems in the Barbacoan languages and their neighbors 207
- The zero-marked switch-reference system of the Papuan language Iatmul 231
- Discourse factors of switch-reference in Whitesands (Oceanic) 253
- Typologically relevant peculiarities of the switch reference system in Yukaghir 301
- Ėven converbs and the syntax of switch-reference 335
- Chickasaw switch-reference revisited 377
- More on switch-reference in Kotiria (Wanano, East Tukano) 425
- Switch-reference and case-marking in Aguaruna (Jivaroan) and beyond 453
- Target, embedding and switch-reference constructions in Kakataibo (Panoan, Peru) 473
- Language Index 493
- Author Index 495
- Subject Index 499
