Clausal Constructions and Clause Formation in Swedish: A Constructionist Syntax Model (Elements in Construction Grammar)

By Maia Andreasson and Benjamin Lyngfelt

This Element presents a constructionist approach to clausal syntax in Swedish. Swedish syntax poses some challenges to language learners and linguists alike, particularly as regards word order. We handle these challenges in a network model of Swedish syntax, in which clausal and phrasal constructions at different levels of generality interact with argument structure constructions and other syntactic structures. Key to the analysis is a restrictive treatment of clausal hierarchy, a view of constructions as conventional usage patterns, and treating combination of constructions by conceptual blending. Thus, the model combines a formalized overall account of clausal syntax with a view of language as inherently usage-based. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009709542
• ISBN13: 9781009709545
• Release Date: November 2027
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 75 Pages