LINGUIST 300
Advanced Syntax
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for LINGUIST 300.
Description
This course is a continuation of LINGUIST 200, and aims to gain a finer-grained understanding of certain cross-linguistic phenomena. In a discussion-based setting, we will explore selected topics such as case, agreement, negation, questions, double-objects, empty categories and polysynthesis in world’s languages.
Course outcomes
A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:
- Acquire knowledge about different syntactic phenomena in world’s languages
- Apply their knowledge to carry out analyses in other languages
- Acquire skills in report writing, critical thinking and oral presentation
Availability 2019
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Saurov Syed
Reading/Texts
Readings will be made available.
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
LINGUIST 300: 15 points
Prerequisites
LINGUIST 200 or 203
