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Syntax (LING20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to basic concepts and methods of syntactic analysis and description. Emphasis is on practical analysis and description of a wide range of phenomena from a variety of languages. Students should become familiar with topics such as constituent structure, syntactic categories, grammatical functions (interface with morphology), thematic relations (interface with semantics), word order, multi-clausal constructions, including complement clauses, relative clauses and clause linking, and unbounded dependencies.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Broaden and apply skills in syntactic analysis and description of a wide range of phenomena from a variety of languages
- Attain practical knowledge of several theoretical models of syntax
- Engage with current theoretical debates in syntax
- Deepen their understanding of social and cultural diversity
- Participate in individual and group-based problem-solving activities within and outside the classroom
- Develop their ability to think creatively in evaluating novel linguistic data and attempting to find the best description and explanation for them
- Make wide use of learning and research technologies (LMS, Library)
- Further hone their abilities in written and verbal argumentation and logical expression through assessment activities and tutorial discussion
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have:
- Acquired skills in critical thinking and analysis
- Acquired skill in thinking in theoretical terms
- Developed skills in thinking creatively in evaluating and formulating analyses
- Developed skills in observation and attention to detail
- Developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically.
Last updated: 6 December 2024