Wh -doubling in German Sign Language

Why not sluicing

Bibliographic Data

ID21703201
AuthorsFabian Bross (0000-0003-3843-3568, University of Stuttgart, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume26
Issue2
Pages258-275
Publication date2023-12-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSign Language & Linguistics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1387-9316 • E-ISSN: 1569-996X
PublisherJohn Benjamins Publishing Company (PUBLISHER • NL)
DOI10.1075/sll.22005.bro
OpenAlexW4386745392
LanguageEN
References cited29

Wh -doubling is a widely attested phenomenon in sign languages. Several analyses are found in the literature assuming, for example, base-generation of one of the doubles or making (heavy) use of remnant movement. Using data from German Sign Language, this article discusses the possibility that the structure might be derived from a relative clause embedded under a wh -question which finally undergoes sluicing. It will be argued that such an account correctly predicts the distribution of the wh -phrases found in German Sign Language doubling constructions

Epistemology · German · Linguistics · Phenomenon · Sign language · Computer Science · Hearing Impairment and Communication · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies · Mathematics · Philosophy · Swearing, Euphemism, Multilingualism

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