Polish experiencer and affectedness datives as adjuncts

In this paper I will propose an analysis of optional dative nominals that occur in the sentence-initial position in a number of structures in Polish. Contrary to proposals inspired by Pylkkänen's (2002, 2008) applicative model, I claim that high datives in Polish should be analysed as adjuncts that select the structure they combine with on the basis of that structure's eventive semantics. I will argue for a specific internal structure of all dative-inflected nominals that will be able to account for various differences between optional and argument datives on the one hand and dative and accusative nominals on the other.