Introducción a la Sintaxis del Español

Written in Spanish by an experienced instructor, this textbook introduces students with no prior background in linguistics to the syntax of Spanish, exploring the building blocks of complex linguistic expressions. Variations across Spanish are highlighted and varieties spoken by bilinguals are included. New concepts are clearly presented through a gradual progression from simpler to more complex concepts, with definitions of key terms highlighted in boxes. Recent theoretical developments are presented in a theory-neutral framework, offering students a balanced perspective. Chapter learning objectives, numerous detailed examples, and summaries, enable students to build a solid knowledge and understanding of syntactic ideas from scratch. Both advanced and introductory exercises are included in every chapter, allowing students at all levels to put concepts into practice. Further reading suggestions, and expansion boxes highlight more complex developments, providing students with a platform for further exploration. This is an essential resource for introductory courses on Spanish syntax and linguistics.

Introducción; Parte I: 1. Introducción; 2. La clasificación de los conceptos en categorías gramaticales; 3. La creación de estructuras complejas a partir de unidades básicas; 4. La estructura de las categorías funcionales; 5. El Baile de las palabras, y las relaciones entre las palabras; Parte II: 6. La sintaxis de los objetos; 7. Extensiones de la frase verbal. Tiempo y aspecto; 8. Los sujetos; 9. La periferia oracional y el orden de palabras; 10. Las propiedades de los grupos nominales; Lecturas adicionales generales; Referencias bibliográficas; Indice.

José Camacho is a Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Rutgers University, New Jersey. He is the author of 'The Syntax of NP coordination' (2003), Null Subjects (Cambridge, 2013), and over forty articles in journals and edited collections. He has designed and taught courses in all areas of language and linguistics for over twenty years in the USA and other countries.