The Minimalist Program and Optimality Theory: Which is the Most Optimal? Wh-Elements as a Case Study

Inass Announi and Taoufik A. Afkinich
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Inass Announi: Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
Taoufik A. Afkinich: Ibn Tofail University, Morocco

European Journal of Language and Culture Studies, 2023, vol. 2, issue 2, 7-17

Abstract: This study analyzes wh-questions from the perspective of the theories of the Minimalist Program and Optimality Theory. We look at specific wh-constructions, including the gap strategy, the in-situ strategy, multiple wh-questions, and relativized wh-questions. This paper shows both the similarities and differences between OT and MP in analyzing wh-elements. One crucial difference is that OT solves the problem of optionality and clearly tackles some aspects of the syntax-pragmatics interface.

Keywords: Moroccan Arabic; optimality theory; pragmatics; Focus; the minimalist program; wh-elements (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.24018/ejlang.2023.2.2.72

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