Universität Wien

140339 VO Grammatical Description: Comparative Studies of Language Structures (2018S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Moodle

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 06.03. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 13.03. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 20.03. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 10.04. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 17.04. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 24.04. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 08.05. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 15.05. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 29.05. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 05.06. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 12.06. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 19.06. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10
  • Dienstag 26.06. 11:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 4 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-10

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Content: This course aims at giving the student a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts used in the description of syntax. We will explore a variety of issues and a large amount of data from African, Germanic and Sinitic languages to observe the common principles and points of variation in syntactic structure within and across languages. Through the course, students will be introduced to the basic concepts and problems that have shaped the field of syntax and will learn the mechanics of how to capture these issues and deepen their understanding of the nature of human language.
Learning goals:
o To understand what comprises syntax, how it fits within the broader scope of linguistics and how to investigate it
o To develop a toolkit for studying syntax
o To hone analytical skills by formulating precise and explicit descriptive statements as well as making and evaluating arguments for/against specific analyses
Methods: Lectures, research project, student presentations, group discussions

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Course assessment will be either (i) in form of a written exam on the last day of course or (ii) a term paper to be submitted on the last of the course or shortly thereafter.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

o All assigned reading
o All assigned exercises/projects
o In-class test or term paper

Prüfungsstoff

Assignments and tests may draw on materials covered in the textbook and assigned readings.

Literatur

TEXTBOOK: Carnie, Andrew. 2012. Syntax: A Generative Introduction, third edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
Additional readings will be assigned during the lecture.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

ÜAS 1/1, ÜAS 1/2, ÜAS 2/1, ÜAS 2/2

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:35