The null-subject parameter at the interface between syntax and pragmatics: Evidence from bilingual German–Italian, German–French and Italian–French children

This article investigates subject realizations and omissions in bilingual German–Italian, German–French and Italian–French children. The German–Italian children realize too many subjects in Italian, unlike the French–Italian child. The authors modify the criteria for cross-linguistic influence: this...

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Published in:	First language Vol. 32; no. 1-2; pp. 205 - 238
Main Authors:	Schmitz, Katrin, Patuto, Marisa, Müller, Natascha
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.02.2012
Subjects:	Bilingualism Children French German Italian Language Acquisition Pro Drop Parameter Syntax Pragmatics Interface cross-linguistic influence default 3rd person pro typology odd omission/realization syntax–pragmatics interface
ISSN:	0142-7237, 1740-2344
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