TYPOLOGY OF NOUN PHRASE STRUCTURE: ANALYZING THE STRUCTURE OF NOUN PHRASES AND IDENTIFYING CROSS-LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGICAL PATTERNS
Keywords:
Comparative Typology, Noun Phrase Structure, Cross-Linguistic Study, Typological Patterns, Language Diversity.Abstract
This thesis delves into the comparative typology of noun phrase (NP) structure, focusing on the analysis of NP structures across different languages to identify cross-linguistic typological patterns. By examining the theoretical framework, methodological approaches, and key findings of NP typology, the article aims to elucidate the significance of understanding the diversity and universality of NP structures in human languages. The discussion highlights the role of NP typology in revealing commonalities and variations in NP structure, informing linguistic classifications, and advancing our understanding of language evolution and cognition.
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