On the lack of subject-object asymmetries

Clemens Mayr, Harvard University

Abstract

Bavarian long-distance topicalization, which does not show any subject- object asymmetries, is investigated. By looking at <em>was fur</em> split constructions the generalization that extraction from subjects is possible, if they have not undergone scrambling, is strengthened. A theory of Internal Merge and pro- jection line is developed that does not allow for probe-goal relations with specifiers unless scrambling has taken place. Scrambling is suggested to re- calculate the labels created upon External Merge. Further a new argument for the Remerge theory of movement is given.

Recommended Citation

Mayr, Clemens (2008) "On the lack of subject-object asymmetries," University of Pennsylvania Working Papers in Linguistics: Vol. 14: Iss. 1, Article 22.
Available at: http://repository.upenn.edu/pwpl/vol14/iss1/22