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Local and Long-Distance Reflexives in Uzbek. Kamola Azimova. Introduction: Research Area. Syntax: Binding theory Binding Principles A & B Three types of Uzbek reflexive pronouns O’zi O’z-o’zi Kamina (1 st person singular only). Aims/Justification. No research on Uzbek syntax.
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Local and Long-Distance Reflexives in Uzbek KamolaAzimova
Introduction: Research Area • Syntax: Binding theory • Binding Principles A & B • Three types of Uzbek reflexive pronouns • O’zi • O’z-o’zi • Kamina (1st person singular only)
Aims/Justification • No research on Uzbek syntax. • Researches on other languages have looked at the violation of binding principles. • This research studies the extend of binding principle applications in Uzbek.
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Research Questions • What is the function of the reflexives o’zi (-self) in Uzbek? Is it an anaphor or a pronoun? When it functions as a pronoun, is it violating the binding principles? • Does complex reflexive o’z-o’zi allow a local antecedent only? • Is kamina (myself) equals to o’zim (myself)? Or are there any cases where they differ? What are those cases?
Methodology • Quantitative data collection • Theoretical field: self intuition • Morphological stem • coordination • Syntactic behaviors • Potential movement • Complex and simple sentences • Other native speakers?
Anticipated Problem/Limitations • There are no other studies conducted in regards of Uzbek syntax.
Expected Findings • The reflexive o’zim functions as an anaphor in the local domain. Whereas, the same reflexive is regarded as a pronoun when it occurs in the complex sentences. • The complex reflexive o’z-o’zi can function as an anaphor only. • Kamina is not always regarded as a pronoun because it’s function does not follow the binding rules.