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Microsoft Word - (26-05-19) A Study of the Spatial Domain in Folktale Collections of Three Formosan Languages A Study of the Spatial Domain in Folktale Collections of Three Formosan Languages Jonathan Strandh Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL) Bachelor’s Thesis in General Linguistics Supervisors: Niclas Burenhult and Arthur Holmer Spring 2026 2 Abstract The study of the spatial domain withi

https://www.sol.lu.se/media/kalender/2026-05/Strandh-kandidatuppsats.pdf - 2026-05-25

Toyota 06 Necessitative passive This TV needs fixing JUNICHI TOYOTA (LUND UNIVERSITY ) Abstract In this paper, a construction like This TV needs fixing, termed here necessitative passive, is analysed in order to solve a question why this construction exists in English. This construction is often mentioned in various descriptive grammars, but it has not been linguistically analysed in details. Vari

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol06/Toyota_06.pdf - 2026-06-20

Why phrases probe FREDRIK HEINAT (L UND UNIVERSITY ) Abstract This paper looks at the arguments for the stipulation that only heads are probes. Three areas where there traditionally have been made a difference between heads and phrases are examined. These areas are, phrase structure, movement, and selection. The strongest argument against probing phrases seems to be selection. Furthermore, Hallman

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol05/heinat-wp05.pdf - 2026-06-20

Kandidatarbete Dialect Identification of Swedish Dialects by Speakers of Scanian Lund University Anton Grankvist Centre for Languages and Literature Supervisor: Johan Frid Department of Linguistics Bachelor’s Thesis in General Linguistics ALSK13 2026-05-26 1 Abstract This study investigates Scanian Swedes’ dialect identification ability of seven Swedish regional dialects. Particularly, the study a

https://www.sol.lu.se/media/kalender/2026-05/Grankvist-kandidatuppsats.pdf - 2026-05-25

Bea2.PDF An Alternative Account of the Interpretation of Referential Metonymy and Metaphori BEATRICE WARREN 1 Introduction Most modern linguists agree that metaphor and metonymy are two distinct constructions arising from two distinct cognitive operations, although they are alike in that they both involve an explicit source expression (that which is mentioned) which suggests an implicit target (in

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/Bea2.pdf - 2026-06-20

Making sense of a “complete mess”: A study of reading comprehension in Danish Helle Lindsted Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL) Bachelor’s Thesis in Linguistics Supervisor: Tanja Kupisch Spring 2026 2 Abstract Various factors may impact the process of reading. The depth of the orthography influences the reading strategy for readers of shallow and deep orthographies because the complexity of

https://www.sol.lu.se/media/kalender/2026-05/Lindsted-kandidatuppsats.pdf - 2026-05-18

This is the title of my paper The Use of Modal Expressions in English by Native Speakers of Russian ANNA WÄRNSBY 1 Introduction This study examines in what ways and to what degree of success native speakers of Russian use modal expressions in English. The study is based on a translation experiment from Russian into English designed for use within the frame of the computer program ScriptLog (see Se

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/Anna2.pdf - 2026-06-20

Joe.doc Comments on Vacuous Subject Movement1 JOE TROTTA, DEPARTMENT OF THE HUMANITIES , HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY 1 Introduction In this working paper, I discuss the phenomenon known as VACUOUS SUBJECT MOVEMENT (henceforward also referred to as VSM) in English and the problem posed for VSM by Chomsky’s (1986) VACUOUS MOVEMENT HYPOTHESIS (henceforward also referred to as VMH), ie the idea that overt wh-

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol02/Joe.pdf - 2026-06-20

This is the title of my paper Towards a theory of lexical meaning as ontologies and construals CARITA PARADIS Abstract The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework of lexical meaning, broadly along the lines of Cognitive Semantics (Langacker 1987a). The paper focuses on interpretations of adjective-noun (ADJ N ) combinations in English. Within the proposed model, all aspects of meaning are

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol04/paradis-wp-04.pdf - 2026-06-20

This is the title of my paper Testing L2 Vocabulary: Current Test Formats in English as a L2 Used at Swedish Universities HENRIK GYLLSTAD Abstract Recent literature on L2 vocabulary testing points to a move away from discrete vocabulary testing towards more embedded and integrative approaches. This paper investigates if the way vocabulary is currently tested at English departments at Swedish unive

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol04/gyllstad-wp-04.pdf - 2026-06-20

Microsoft Word - gyllstad-format-14-pt.doc Words that go together well: developing test formats for measuring learner knowledge of English collocations HENRIK GYLLSTAD (LUND UNIVERSITY) Abstract This paper describes the development of two test formats, COLLEX and COLLMATCH, measuring receptive recognition knowledge of English verb +NP collocations, and reports findings from pilots and initial test

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol05/gyllstad-wp-05.pdf - 2026-06-20

Cim.doc Between epistemic modality and degree: the case of really1 CARITA PARADIS 1 Background and major claims Research on the interpretation of adverbs such as really, just, only, rather, quite, apparently or absolutely shows that they are contextually sensitive and highly flexible.2 This paper takes a closer look at really in order to account for its various interpretations. Stenström’s (1986)

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol02/Cim.pdf - 2026-06-20

Stefan.doc Extractions from Relative Clauses in Swedish as Self-answering Questions 1 STEFAN HUBER, DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN, LUND UNIVERSITY 1 Introduction Since the earliest days of generative grammar, it has been pointed out that extractions out of relative clauses (henceforth: RCs) are banned, hence the ungrammaticality of the English examples in (1): (1) a. * Whoi did you read [[DP an article [CP

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol02/Stefan.pdf - 2026-06-20

Robert Ryan.doc A method of interpreting prenominal possessives: incorporating the generative lexicon and type-shifting. ROBERT RYAN Växjö University 1. Introduction Using Pustejovsky’s lexical semantic theory, according to which word senses have a rich internal structure (Pustejovsky (1995)), Jensen & Vikner (1994), and Vikner & Jensen (1999), present a unified formal semantic analysis of the pre

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/RobertRyan.pdf - 2026-06-20

This is the title of my paper Is the notion of linguistic competence at all relevant in Cognitive Linguistics? CARITA PARADIS 1 Introduction Linguistic competence is a term we associate with Chomsky (e.g. 1965: Ch 1), who made the distinction between people’s knowledge of language (competence), and that knowledge put to use in real situations (performance).1 Competence is an aspect of our mental c

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/Cim_cecilia.pdf - 2026-06-20

WP.doc 1 Is the notion of linguistic competence at all relevant in Cognitive Linguistics? CARITA PARADIS 1 Introduction Linguistic competence is a term we associate with Chomsky (e.g. 1965: Ch 1), who made the distinction between people’s knowledge of language (competence), and that knowledge put to use in real situations (performance).1 Competence is an aspect of our mental capacity underlying ou

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/Cim.pdf - 2026-06-20

Examdatum poang f_namn01 f_namn02 uppsatstitel w_namn01 w_namn02 verktitel w2_namn0 1 w2_namn0 2 typ niva handledare efternamn nyckelord inriktning 1971-05-30 7.5 Gunnel Danielsson Nadine Gordimer´s Novels With Particular Reference to Racial Relations Nadine Gordimer Novels Novel A80 Claes Schaars Characterisation Literature 1972-05-24 7.5 Eva Jarring An Analysis of James Baldwin´s Another Country

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/_migrated/content_uploads/engelskans_gamla_uppsatser.pdf - 2026-06-20

Fredrik.PDF A Comparison of Two Papers on Adverbials FREDRIK HEINAT 1 Introduction This paper is a critical assessment of two papers dealing with circumstantial adverbials. Even though they are written within the framework of the Minimalist Program (Chomsky 1995; 1999; 2000), they differ in some basic assumptions concerning what needs explaining and what the phrase structure is. The articles I hav

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/Fredrik.pdf - 2026-06-20

Dr 1 Satu Manninen Professor in English language and linguistics, 2012 Docent in general linguistics, 2005 Ph.D theoretical linguistics, 1999 MA in English Philology, 1993 List of publications Books: Manninen, S., Turner, E. & C. Wadsö Lecaros (2020) Writing in English at University: A Guide for Second Language Writers. Lund Studies in English 120. ISBN (print) 978-91-89213-14-2 ISBN (e- version)

https://www.sol.lu.se/media/documents/persons/SatuManninen/Combined_publications_S_Manninen_Autumn_2024_1.pdf - 2026-06-20

Programme syllabus Master's Programme in Literature - Culture - Media Faculties of Humanities and Theology HALKM, Master's Programme in Literature - Culture - Media, 120 credits Masterprogram i litteratur - kultur - medier, 120 högskolepoäng Second cycle degree programme requiring previous university study / Program med akademiska förkunskapskrav och med slutlig examen på avancerad nivå Decision T

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/user_upload/sol/utbildning/Utbildningsplaner/Programme_syllabus_Master_s_Programme_in_Literature_-_Culture_-_Medi.pdf - 2026-06-20