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List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Symbols andabbreviations; Part I. Tense, Aspect and Modality in Acquisition: 1.Introduction; 2. Tense, aspect and modality; 3. Theoretical and empiricalresearch on the development of temporal reference; Part II. Development ofPast Reference in Turkish: From 'Perfect' Aspect to 'Evidential' Modality: 4.The empirical study: rationale and hypotheses; 5. Longitudinal study of earlyinflectional development; 6. Experimental study of the production of thepasts of direct vs. indirect experience; 7. Experimental study of thecomprehension and metalinguistic awareness of the pasts of direct vs.indirect experience; 8. Production and comprehension of the quotationfunction; Part III. Conclusions and General Implications: 9. Conclusion;Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Indexes.