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Focusing on Small Clause (SC) analysis in English, this seminar paper offers a comprehensive overview of SCs, including their syntactic positioning within sentences. It introduces a controversial analysis, weighing its merits against predication analysis. The author employs various constituent tests to demonstrate SCs as functional syntactic units and explores semantic considerations to further justify their treatment as cohesive units. This rigorous examination contributes to the understanding of SCs in the field of linguistics.

Focusing on the structure of English sentences, this seminar paper explores the role of the subject within functional syntax. It delves into various linguistic theories and frameworks, aiming to analyze how subjects contribute to sentence formation and meaning. The research conducted at the University of Heidelberg highlights the complexities of English syntax and provides insights into grammatical structures, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars in the field of linguistics.