The morpho syntactic analysis of Ekegusii verb derivations in the Minimalist program

Abstract

The purpose of this dissertation was to analyze Ekegusii morpho-syntactic verbal, derivation .within the Minimalist Program. The study is divided into four chapters each pursuing specific aims related to the study.

Chapter one provides the background to the study which comprises a description of the language, statement of the problem, rationale of the study, the objectives and the hypotheses, scope and limitation, the theoretical framework, literature review and the methodology .

Chapter two exammes the general Ekegusii verb morpho-syntax, which is vital in understanding verb derivation.

Chapter three analyses the Ekegusii verb derivation in regard to those which increase and those which decrease the valency of a verb. The morphological markings for these derivations are presented and checked within the minimalist framework.

Chapter four is an examination of the co-occurrence of valency adjusting operations within the same verb.

Chapter five gives a summary of the study. It also outlines the findings and the recommendations for further research.