Course syllabus

Linguist 721 : Formal Syntax

SEMESTER 2, 2019

15 points

 
Course Convenor: Keith Montgomery

Teacher: Saurov Syed

Course delivery format:

2 hours of lecture.

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

 Summary of Course Description:              

This course focuses on the recent models of formal syntax, and aims at cross-linguistic examination of hierarchical relations among different elements in sentences, different kinds of Movement of elements (Case-theory, Wh-questions, Affix-ordering), and restrictions on such Movement (Locality constraints) across languages.

 Course outcomes:

• acquire knowledge of recent syntactic theories and apply it to analyse patterns in different languages
• acquire skills in report writing, critical thinking, and oral presentation

 Assessment Summary:

50% Coursework

50% Final Paper (no more than 6000 words)

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Prescribed Texts:

Optional info depending on course requirements

 Recommended Texts:

Optional info depending on course requirements

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised.