Focus in Hausa

This book investigates the morphosyntax, semantics and discourse properties of focus and <i>wh</i>-constructions in Hausa, and introduces readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Represents the first detailed and comprehensive exposition of focus related constructions in Hausa from the perspective of a major contemporary theoretical framework<br /> </li> <li>Explores aspects of the syntax of focus in Hausa which have only recently begun to be described<br /> </li> <li>Authoritative and up-to-date, detailing recent developments in the theory, and reviewing and evaluating a number of current approaches to the syntax of focus constructions and non-verbal copular clauses<br /> </li> <li>Contains comparative data from related Chadic/Afroasiatic languages<br /> </li> <li>Serves to introduce readers to aspects of the syntax of a major world language unfamiliar to most linguists.</li> </ul>