160244 PS Introductory Seminar on the Theory of Grammar (2012W)
Syntactic Theory
Continuous assessment of course work
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Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
03.10.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
(Kickoff Class)
Wednesday
10.10.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
17.10.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
24.10.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
31.10.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
07.11.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
14.11.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
21.11.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
28.11.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
05.12.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
12.12.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
09.01.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
16.01.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
23.01.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
Wednesday
30.01.
10:45 - 12:15
Seminarraum 8 Sensengasse 3a 5.OG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with recent developments in the theory of syntax. Topics that will be dealt with include ongoing discussions on the nature of the different grammar components and the division of labor among them (especially minimalist models of how these components interact), the core syntactic operations Merge and Move (and its prerequisite Agree), the structural conditions on the establishment of Agree relationships within and across phase boundaries, locality conditions, the "meaning" of features, etc.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students will have to make a presentation with a handout on material from the literature, or to write a (review) paper of their own.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To deepen, consolidate and advance students knowledge on foundational matters in syntactic theory, as well as to encourage students to engage in and carry out independent research.
Examination topics
Handouts, slides
Reading list
Adger, David. 2003. Core Syntax: A Minimalist Approach. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Brody, Michael. 1997. Perfect chains. In L. Haegeman (ed.) Elements of Grammar. Dordrecht: Kluwer.
Chomsky, Noam. 1995. The Minimalist Program. Cambridge: MIT Press.
Chomsky, Noam. 2000. Minimalist inquiries: The framework. In R. Martin et al. (eds.) Step by Step: Essays on Minimalist Syntax in Honor of Howard Lasnik 89-147. Cambridge: MIT Press.
Chomsky, Noam. 2004. Beyond explanatory adequacy. In A. Belletti (ed.) Structures and Beyond 104-131. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Radford, Andrew. 2004. Minimalist Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Brody, Michael. 1997. Perfect chains. In L. Haegeman (ed.) Elements of Grammar. Dordrecht: Kluwer.
Chomsky, Noam. 1995. The Minimalist Program. Cambridge: MIT Press.
Chomsky, Noam. 2000. Minimalist inquiries: The framework. In R. Martin et al. (eds.) Step by Step: Essays on Minimalist Syntax in Honor of Howard Lasnik 89-147. Cambridge: MIT Press.
Chomsky, Noam. 2004. Beyond explanatory adequacy. In A. Belletti (ed.) Structures and Beyond 104-131. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Radford, Andrew. 2004. Minimalist Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Association in the course directory
BA [Version 2008]: BA-APM7C,
Ba [Version 2011]: Ba-APM7C,
Master allgemeine Linguistik: MA1-M3,
Master Indogermanistik und historische Sprachwissenschaft: MA4-WM1.2,
Master Indogermanistik und historische Sprachwissenschaft: MA4-WM1.4,
Master Indogermanistik und historische Sprachwissenschaft: MA4-WM1.6,
Diplomstudium: 214, 216
Ba [Version 2011]: Ba-APM7C,
Master allgemeine Linguistik: MA1-M3,
Master Indogermanistik und historische Sprachwissenschaft: MA4-WM1.2,
Master Indogermanistik und historische Sprachwissenschaft: MA4-WM1.4,
Master Indogermanistik und historische Sprachwissenschaft: MA4-WM1.6,
Diplomstudium: 214, 216
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