러시아어 ‘NP1―(BE)―NP2’ 구문 다시 보기

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Abstract Russian 'NP1―(BE)―NP2' Construction Revisited Lee, In-Young The article claims that 'NP1―NP2' construction should not be treated as same as 'NP―VP' construction. It has different origin and distinct structure. Unlike 'NP―VP' construction, which clearly has 'S―P' pattern, 'NP1―NP2' construction originates from the structure 'Discourse Topic + NP clause'. Due to the frequent overlapping of Discourse Topic and S and the tendency toward 'subject language', Discourse Topic tends to be reinterpreted as S, resulting the transitory stage of 'S + NP clause'. Finally, this unstable combination is remedied by the substitution of NP clause with P. Discourse Topic + NP clause > S + NP clause > S + P Each stage of the above process corresponds to and is reflected in each of the three semantic subtypes: Type Ⅰ: A = B (identifying) Type Ⅱ: A = b & A ∈ B (identifying and characterizing) Type Ⅲ: A ∈ B　(characterizing) Agreement and case form may serve as the signal for the subtypes: agreement with NP2 signals Type I; predicate instrumental signals Type III. Type II with its transitory instability is expected to be reinterpreted as Type III at least structurally and semantically.