Aspect, Aspect Hypothesis, Prototype Theory

Aspect, Aspect Hypothesis, Prototype Theory
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9783639131024
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The nature of tense and aspect has been continuosly investigated by researchers from many different fields, e.g. cognitive psychology, sociology and linguistics. No clear consensus has been reached even in regard to the very definition of the two concepts. It has been suggested that instead of treating them as separate, it could be more fruitful to discuss them in terms of a tempo-aspectual continuum. Cross-linguistic variation and the problem of acquisition of tense and aspect pose another problem, the investigation of which has resulted in some insights but no finite explanation. In my work, I looked into the problem of tense and aspect and their acquisition and tried to explain the process by employing the Protoype Theory as causal explanation.I reported the results of a small pilot study I conducted to conclude finally that both Aspect Hypothesis and Prototype Theory explain the process of Present Perfect acquisition to some extent, however, that other factors, notably telicity,...

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