LING5201
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LING 5201 - Syntactic Theory I (3 Cr.)
Course description
This course is a graduate-level introduction to syntactic theory. We will explore the underlying mental systems that allow human beings to organize words (and parts of words) into larger phrases. Through a variety of issues and a large amount of data, we will (a) observe the common principles and points of variation in syntactic structure across languages; (b) see how such patterns may be formally represented. Basic concepts and problems that have shaped the field of syntax will be introduced, and you will begin to learn how to solve syntactic puzzles and the mechanics of how to capture these issues within the Government & Binding approach to syntax. You will also learn how to build argumentation from empirical facts for writing research papers in syntax.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Requirements
000574
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
01958
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall