Syntactic Analysis I (460-1-20)

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L28: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course explores syntax within the framework of generative grammar while also examining processing studies. Students will engage with core concepts of syntactic theory and investigate how these concepts are tested in online and offline sentence processing. Through readings of methodologically diverse papers, students will become familiar with both behavioral and computational approaches.

Registration Requirements

LING 360-0 or permission of instructor

Learning Objectives

Understand the fundamental issues of linguistic theory and develop the analytical skills in syntactic research.

Teaching Method

Lecture and student presentations.

Evaluation Method

In class participation. Final project paper. Reading responses.

Class Materials (Required)

All the readings will be provided through the course website. Slides and handouts will be provided through the course website.