Research interests

Theoretical linguistics, comparative syntax

  • The role of agreement in non-finite predication
  • Argument structure and case alternation in causative constructions
  • Copular sentences and case-marked secondary predicates: a cross-linguistic perspective
  • Primary and secondary predication in the Celtic languages
  • Predication and equation: the C-domain of copular sentences

    • Language philosophy

  • Theories of the evolution of human language
  • Davidsonian vs. Kimian states

    • Anthropological linguistics

  • Kinship terms
  • Colour terms
  • Number terms
  • Politeness terms
  • Language evolution





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