On the Identity and Distribution of "Case Markers" in Korean (original) (raw)
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2013
This paper presents a unified approach to multiple nominative and accusative constructions in Korean. We identify 16 semantic relations holding between two consecutive noun phrases (NPs) in multiple case marking constructions, and propose each semantic relation as a licensing condition on double case marking. We argue that the multiple case marking constructions are merely the sequences of double case marking, which are formed by dextrosinistrally sequencing the pairs of the same-case marked NPs of same or different type. Some appealing consequences of this proposal include a new comprehensive classification of the sequences of same-case NPs and a straightforward account of some long standing problems such as how the additional same-case NPs are licensed, and in what respects the multiple nominative marking and the multiple accusative marking are alike and different from each other.
A centering approach to the [CASE] [TOPIC] restriction in Korean
Linguistics, 1991
If nominative and accusative markers in Korean are taken to be postpositions, as they should be, then the failure for them to occur before a delimiter is not expected. I argue that this restriction against the combination 'POST-POSITION-DELIMITER', of which the 'CASE-TOPIC' combination is given most attention, is not to be treated as a syntactic matter (pace Ahn 1988; Kuh 1988, among others) or a phonological matter (pace Kang 1986). The discourse-organizational properties of the nominative postposition ka/i are shown explicitly to be incompatible with those of the 'topic' delimiter nun/un: while a noun phrase with the former does not realize the 'primary center', in the sense of Grosz et al. (1983), of the preceding utterance, one with the latter does realize it and further retains it as the primary center of the current utterance; while a noun phrase followed by ka/i cannot realize the primary forward-looking center of the current utterance, one followed by nun/un typically does.
Semantic constraints on multiple case marking in Korean
2014
This paper presents a Vrst attempt to oUer a comprehensive typology of the pairs of identical-case marked NPs in Korean. On the basis of such semantic relations between two consecutive NPs like meronymic relation, inclusion relation, quantity-quality relation, spatio-temporal relation, and predication relation, we identify 16 types of these pairs, and propose each type as a licensing condition on double case marking. We argue that the multiple case marking constructions are merely the sequences of double case marking, which are formed by dextrosinistrally sequencing the pairs of the same-case marked NPs of same or diUerent type. Some appealing consequences of this proposal include a new comprehensive classiVcation of the sequences of same-case NPs and a straightforward account of some long standing problems such as how the additional same-case NPs are licensed, and in what respects the multiple nominative marking and the multiple accusative marking are alike and diUerent from each o...
Oblique case marking on core arguments in Korean
Studies in Language, 2010
In this paper we present data from Korean in which the core arguments (subject and direct object) of a transitive clause may be suffixed with oblique postpositional markers rather than the usual nominative or accusative case markers. Unlike familiar cases of oblique arguments, such as dative subjects, we argue that the oblique case marking surveyed here does not indicate a particular thematic role, but rather brings out something different: other semantic properties of the argument in one instance, and a special interpretation imparted to the whole clause in the other. We present a description of the data against a background of current theoretical approaches to case marking, and conclude with some consequences for grammatical theory.
Proceedings of Social Sciences, Humanities and Economics Conference (SoSHEC 2017), 2018
Discussing Japanese, English, and Indonesian is interesting because of its prominent differences. Among the most noticeable issues is the case-marking for different constituencies. In respect to predicate filled by the verb, the verbal phrase becomes the mother's constituent in the sentence. The complement of the mother's constituents is the "child" constituent. If the predicate is the mother, then consequently the subject, object, and description are all the child's constituents. This paper aims to discuss how a constituent can be a child constituent in the three languages. Paper also aims to explore how to mark case on constituents that is triggered by verbal predicate in the languages in question. Applying the library research, the gained data from documentation are described and analyzed. The results show that the child constituents born by the verb when (1) the subject's constituents are on the intransitive verb, (2) the subject's constituents and the object's constituents are on the monotransitive or bitransitive verbs. The interesting findings are on the works of case-marking in these languages: Japanese is postposition to nouns; English experiences internal change of nouns; whereas Indonesian is not marked noun. In conclusion, understanding characteristics of language system for every language, it is useful for assisting learners to master languages in question.
On the syntax of causative morphology in Korean
Handout distributed at GLOW in Asia XII, 2019
First of all, I argue that the /Hi/ morpheme is univocally causative, and it apparent passive use results from "bundling" of Cause and Voice. Secondly, although multiple verbal suffixation is not highly productive in the present-day Seoul Korean, its reminiscence is found at some point of time or place, which is predicted by the "layered VP hypothesis".
Case-mismatches in Korean left-node-raising: An experimental study
Linguistic Research, 2020
Kim, Jeong-Seok, Yunhui Kim, and Duk-Ho Jung. 2020. Case-mismatches in Korean left-node-raising: An experimental study. Linguistic Research 37(3): 499-529. The goal of this article is to investigate Case-mismatches in Korean Left-Node-Raising (LNR) via the utility of experimental syntax techniques. To achieve this goal, we use the 2 × 2 factorial design of two Case-mismatch types (accusative vs. dative Case) of Korean LNR with respect to the locus of Case-licensing/mismatches (the first vs. second conjunct). The result of the experiment suggests that the first conjunct Case-licensing of the fronted NP in LNR is crucial across Case types, indicating that symmetric approaches (cf. Nakao’s (2009, 2010) across-the-board (ATB) Scrambling and Chung’s (2010) Multidominance) to LNR is not the right avenue to pursue. It also suggests that there is a distinction between structural Case-licensing and inherent Case-licensing in LNR (cf. Chomsky 1986, 1995; Bošković 2008). We review three syntac...
Unpronounced Case-markers and apparent subject-object asymmetry
The Society of Modern Grammar, 2006
Hee-Don Ahn and Sungeun Cho. 2006. Unpronounced Case Markers and Apparent Subject-Object Asymmetry. Studies in Modern Grammar 43, Case in Korean is morphologically realized by case markers, which attach to nouns as suffixes. The non-pronunciation of case markers on the NPs gives rise to two issues that call for an account. First, whereas case markers can be unpronounced in complement positions, those in canonical subject positions must be pronounced. Second, object wh-phrases without case markers can have either D-linked or non-D-linked interpretation, while subject wh-phrases without them have only D-linked interpretation. Our analysis is based on the following assumptions: (i) Nominals with unpronounced case markers are DPs whose heads are phonologically null Ds, (ii) Since EPP feature is a selectional P feature governing PF configuration, the head of the EPP satisfier must be overtly realized (Landau 2005). We advance two claims: (i) Since subjects in Korean undergo movement, the head of the subject nominals, namely case markers, must be phonetically visible. (ii) Since wh-phases without case markers in derived positions are left-dislocated nominals with null pronoun pro located in argument positions, only D-linked reading is induced like wh-resumption or wh-clitic doubling constructions observed in other languages.
2013
This study seeks to address the question of whether L2ers are able to acquire morphological features not found in the L1 by testing the acquisition of Korean case particles by English speakers. Two research questions are: 1) Are uninterpretable syntactic features residing in the L1 and L2 fully transferred, and 2) Are different morphological features acquired? Both English and Korean are languages with nominative/accusative case. Therefore, if we assume that the case features in L1 English are transferred, learners of Korean would be able to fully acquire the Korean case. However, unlike English, Korean has overt morphological suffixes for case particles, which suggests that the acquisition of the case particles in Korean requires not only the acquisition of the syntactic processes but also the morphological framework. Therefore, looking at the acquisition and performance of case particles by L2 learners would give us a clear understanding of the roles of syntax and morphology in L2...