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

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  • Inass Announi
  • Taoufik A. Afkinich

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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.

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  • Inass Announi & Taoufik A. Afkinich, 2023. "The Minimalist Program and Optimality Theory: Which is the Most Optimal? Wh-Elements as a Case Study," European Journal of Language and Culture Studies, European Open Science Publishing, vol. 2(2), pages 7-17, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejlang:v:2:y:2023:i:2:id:4072
    DOI: 10.24018/ejlang.2023.2.2.72
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