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LING 340 Syntax Units: 3.00
This course provides a foundation in syntactic analysis and explanation. The course focuses on the relation between structure and meaning, and assumes the framework of Universal Grammar Theory. Topics covered include thematic roles, case, anaphora, NP movement and WH movement.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (LING 100/6.0 or [LING 101/3.0 and LING 102/3.0]) or permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a good understanding of syntax as a field of study.
- Explain and apply concepts and tools of analysis in each of the topic areas covered.
- Identify and describe a variety of syntactic phenomena in novel linguistic data sets, using appropriate terminology.
- Critically read and evaluate syntactic analysis and argumentation.