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@proceedings{2408157,
author = {Březina, Martin},
booktitle = {Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics (FASL 33)},
keywords = {clitics; clitic cluster; Old Czech; word order; syntax; phonology; prosody; SPI},
language = {eng},
title = {Exploring phonological and prosodic factors shaping the positional variability of the Old Czech be-auxiliary},
year = {2024}
}
TY - CONF
ID - 2408157
AU - Březina, Martin
PY - 2024
TI - Exploring phonological and prosodic factors shaping the positional variability of the Old Czech be-auxiliary
KW - clitics
KW - clitic cluster
KW - Old Czech
KW - word order
KW - syntax
KW - phonology
KW - prosody
KW - SPI
N2 - This paper examines the differences between syllabic and non-syllabic "be" auxiliaries in contemporary Slavic languages. Specifically, I investigate the positional differences of the second and third person singular forms (j)si -- s, and je(st) -- j in Old Czech texts. The analysis considers two perspectives: the position within the clause (second position or elsewhere) and the position within the clitic cluster (i.e., left or right relative to pronominal/reflexive clitics). Preliminary results indicate a significant difference in word order between the analyzed (non-)syllabic forms. The inability of the 3sg je(st) to occupy the position to the left of the pronominal/reflexive clitics is consistent with data from other (historical) Slavic languages and is attributed to the lack of movement from the base position of je(st) to a higher position (possibly the head of AgrsP), in contrast to other forms. The difference in clausal position requires further investigation.
ER -
BŘEZINA, Martin. Exploring phonological and prosodic factors shaping the positional variability of the Old Czech be-auxiliary. In \textit{Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics (FASL 33)}. 2024.
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