장벽이론과 관계화

Abstract

This paper examines how Chomsky s(1986) theory of barriers is to be refìned, parameterized or modified in order to properly account for relativization phenomena in English and Korean. It is proposed that Chomskys(1986) condition (1) be replaced by (2),an extension of the Minimality Condition. (1) A CP assigned oblique Case by N is an inherent barrier. (2) A projection of N that is a barrier for government due to the Minimality Condition functions as a barrier for the Subjacency Condition. The notion of segment is refìned such that one of the two segments of a category must immediately dominate a trace. It is argued that Chomsky s(1986) condition