LINGUIST 720

Functional-typological Syntax

Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for LINGUIST 720.

Description

Cross-linguistic examination of selected topics, such as lexical categories, passives, transitivity, serial verb constructions, head-marking and dependent-marking and iconicity. Consideration will be given both to differences among languages and to recurrent patterns.

Availability 2023

Not taught in 2023

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

LINGUIST 720: 15 points