Summer 2018 - LING 222 D100

Introduction to Syntax (Inactive) (3)

Class Number: 5618

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The principles of syntactic analysis.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to syntax, the study of the rules whereby words or other elements of sentence structure are combined to form grammatical sentences. Drawing on data from a variety of languages, we will explore lexical categories, phrase structure, and tests for constituency. Next, we will look at grammatical relations and their morphosyntactic trappings, including word order, case, and agreement. This leads to a discussion of different types of language systems (accusative, ergative, and split) and constructions (passives, antipassives, etc.). Students will learn about analysis and argumentation through weekly problem sets.

Grading

  • Assignments 15%
  • Tests 70%
  • Participation 3%
  • Quizzes 12%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department’s Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.
Please note that a grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
Student requests for accommodation of their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.
Students requiring accommodation as the result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778.782.3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Tallerman, Maggie, 2014. Understanding Syntax. Routledge (4th ed). ISBN: 9780415746984

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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