Research Paper
A study of Checking φ- features and Subjebt – Verb Agreement in Persian
A study of Checking φ- features and Subjebt – Verb Agreement in Persian

Farideh Haghbin; Soghra Farkhondeh

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 1-21

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35358

Abstract
  The main goal of this research is to study, through the Minimalist Program, the mechanism of checking phi(φ)-features (person & number) and nominative Case in Persian sentences. ...  Read More
Research Paper
The Study of Morphological Causatives in Persian
The Study of Morphological Causatives in Persian

ali darzi; fatame karampour

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 23-41

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35359

Abstract
  A growing number of recent studies on verbal meaning have demonstrated that positing a direct mapping between (lexical/logical) semantics and syntax with respect to event structure ...  Read More
Research Paper
Conspiracy in Azarbaijani Turkish
Conspiracy in Azarbaijani Turkish

Seyyed Mohammad Razinejad; Mahmoud Bijankhan

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 43-56

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35360

Abstract
  In this article, conspiracy which has been introduced by Kisseberth (1970) is studied in Azarbaijani Turkish. Sometimes, in a language or some languages, certain rules are used to avoid ...  Read More
Research Paper
Place Assimilation in the Persian Coronal Nasal: Categorical or Gradient?
Place Assimilation in the Persian Coronal Nasal: Categorical or Gradient?

Vahid Sadeghi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 57-75

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35361

Abstract
  This study focuses on one particular sound change common in conversational speech, in which coronal nasal consonants undergo place assimilation toward the following syllable- or word-initial ...  Read More
Research Paper
Verb Phrase Ellipsis in Persian: The Structural Question
Verb Phrase Ellipsis in Persian: The Structural Question

Yadgar Karimi; Hasan Azmoudeh

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 77-94

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35362

Abstract
  This paper presents an investigation of the structure of Persian clauses which display verb phrase ellipsis. To this end, verb phrase ellipsis in Persian will be discussed in the light ...  Read More
Research Paper
Acquisition of Functional Categories in English as a Second Language
Acquisition of Functional Categories in English as a Second Language

Mohsen Mobaraki; Elaheh Mohammadpour

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 95-109

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35363

Abstract
  Second Language Acquisition (SLA) always happens when the learners live and have contact with the native speakers of a second language. Although this study investigates learning English ...  Read More
Research Paper
Middle Verbs and Their Study in Younger Avesta  Part I: Middle Verb
Middle Verbs and Their Study in Younger Avesta Part I: Middle Verb

Azhideh Moqaddam; Narges Ne’matollahi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , January 2013, Pages 111-129

https://doi.org/10.22059/jolr.2013.35364

Abstract
  Time, aspect, person, number and active and middle voices are the categories based on which the verbal structure of the ancient Iranian languages are studied. According to the prevailing ...  Read More