Advances in South Asian Linguistics

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South Asian linguistics is a rapidly evolving field that combines sophisticated analysis of well-studied languages with the exploration of previously undocumented ones. The region's linguistic diversity continually presents new data and challenges to existing theoretical frameworks, often based on typologically different European languages. This volume features a selection of research papers on South Asian linguistics, many of which were presented at the 35th South Asian Languages Analysis in Paris in October 2019. Written by leading scholars, these papers reflect a variety of theoretical perspectives and analytical approaches while addressing significant issues in the field. The contributions span syntax, semantics, phonology, language description, and areal typology, covering a wide array of languages from well-studied Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi and Bangla to the Dravidian language Tamil and the lesser-known Tibeto-Burman language Baram. Topics include Tamil PF-deletion, noun phrase accessibility in Hindi-Urdu, Hindi participles, Siraiki aspect, metaphorical shifts in New Indo-Aryan languages, and more. Each paper showcases the breadth of current research and the rich linguistic tapestry of South Asia.