120062 PS Linguistics: Proseminar 2 = Introductory Seminar (2010W)
English Grammar: A Generative Introduction
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 13.09.2010 00:00 to Su 26.09.2010 23:59
- Registration is open from We 29.09.2010 00:00 to Tu 05.10.2010 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2010 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 13.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 20.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 27.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 03.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 10.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 17.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 24.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 01.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 15.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 12.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 19.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
- Wednesday 26.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course introduces students to the analysis of various phenomena in the grammar of English within the framework of Principles and Parameters Theory. The underlying theoretical assumptions of generative linguistics will be introduced in the first part of the course. In the second half of the course, these theoretical tools will be applied to the analysis of English language data. Where relevant, the grammar of standard English is compared to English dialects. In addition, cross-linguistic comparisons are made with German. The course culminates in students' own analysis of a particular data-set or topic in English grammar, which will be the basis for a final write-up (Proseminararbeit).
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is based on class participation; homework and classwork assignments; final write-up of participants' own research projects.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The goals of this course are
i) to develop the research and analytical skills necessary for the study of linguistics, with a focus on theoretical syntax;
ii) to introduce participants to Generative Theory;
iii) to extend and deepen participants' knowledge of a range of phenomena in the grammar of English and how these are analysed in syntactic theory.
i) to develop the research and analytical skills necessary for the study of linguistics, with a focus on theoretical syntax;
ii) to introduce participants to Generative Theory;
iii) to extend and deepen participants' knowledge of a range of phenomena in the grammar of English and how these are analysed in syntactic theory.
Examination topics
Discussions of regular set readings, interactive group work, lecture-format presentations, student research and presentations
Reading list
Carnie, Andrew (2007) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell
Haegeman, Liliane (1994) Introduction to Government and Binding Theory. Oxford: Blackwell
Radford, Andrew. (2004) Minimalist Syntax. Exploring the Structure of English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Haegeman, Liliane (1994) Introduction to Government and Binding Theory. Oxford: Blackwell
Radford, Andrew. (2004) Minimalist Syntax. Exploring the Structure of English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612;
Code/Modul: 204, 701, BA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0099
Code/Modul: 204, 701, BA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0099
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