A THEORY OF LINEARIZATION AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR BOUNDEDNESS OF MOVEMENT

抄録

The purpose of this paper is to propose within the framework of the Minimalist Program that linear order within a phase domain is determined by the Linear Correspondence Axiom, whereas linear order within a non-phase domain is determined by the head parameter. Furthermore, I will argue that this proposal, together with the Phase Impenetrability Condition proposed by Chomsky (2000), explains a long-standing issue regarding a difference in boundedness between leftward and rightward movement to the effect that the former can apply successive cyclically, while the latter cannot.