1. Local and Long- Distance Reflexives in Uzbek Kamola Azimova

2. Introduction: Research Area Syntax: Binding theory Binding Principles A & B Three types of Uzbek reflexive pronouns O’zi O’z-o’zi Kamina (1 st person singular only)

3. Aims/Justification No research on Uzbek syntax. Researches on other languages have looked at the violation of binding principles. This research studies the extend of binding principle applications in Uzbek.

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5. Research Questions What is the function of the reflexives o’zi (- self) in Uzbek? Is it an anaphor or a pronoun? When it functions as a pronoun, is it violating the binding principles? Does complex reflexive o’z-o’zi allow a local antecedent only? Is kamina (myself) equals to o’zim (myself)? Or are there any cases where they differ? What are those cases?

6. Methodology Quantitative data collection Theoretical field: self intuition Morphological stem coordination Syntactic behaviors Potential movement Complex and simple sentences Other native speakers?

7. Anticipated Problem/Limitations There are no other studies conducted in regards of Uzbek syntax.

8. Expected Findings The reflexive o’zim functions as an anaphor in the local domain. Whereas, the same reflexive is regarded as a pronoun when it occurs in the complex sentences. The complex reflexive o’z-o’zi can function as an anaphor only. Kamina is not always regarded as a pronoun because it’s function does not follow the binding rules.

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