Affiliation:
1. University of Stuttgart
Abstract
Abstract
Wh-doubling is a widely attested phenomenon in sign languages. Several analyses are found in the
literature assuming, for example, base-generation of one of the doubles or making (heavy) use of remnant movement. Using data from
German Sign Language, this article discusses the possibility that the structure might be derived from a relative clause embedded
under a wh-question which finally undergoes sluicing. It will be argued that such an account correctly predicts
the distribution of the wh-phrases found in German Sign Language doubling constructions.
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
Subject
Linguistics and Language,Language and Linguistics