LING-L 310 SYNTAX (3 CR.)
Examination of the basic concepts, assumptions, and argumentation of modern syntactic theory to describe and analyze common syntactic structures in English and other languages. Practice in constructing and evaluating grammars.
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Spring 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 3299 | Open | 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | MW | WH 106 | Hanink E |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 3299: Total Seats: 35 / Available: 18 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) N&M Breadth of Inq
- Although there is no prerequisite for this course, introductory-level knowledge of linguistics will be assumed.
- COLL (CASE) N&M Breadth of Inquiry credit
This introductory course examines the syntax (sentence structure) of human language. We will explore the ways in which syntactic structure reflects a common human cognitive capacity, as well as how individual languages differ ¿ in precise and limited ways ¿ from each other. During the course, students will be introduced to basic concepts and terminology, practice the modes of argumentation and methods used in syntactic analysis within the framework of generative grammar, and develop some basic skills in solving syntactic puzzles. Emphasis will be made on promoting a critical understanding of the underlying assumptions of the generative framework as it has developed in recent work in syntactic theory, as well as on providing a hands-on experience of constructing and evaluating grammatical analyses.
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