LING 325

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Syntax

Course Description

Theoretical comparison and contrast of different sentence types. Methods of argument to develop and critique generative theories of lexical categories, grammatical roles, and syntactic structure.

When Taught

Winter

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Learning Outcomes

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Application and Relevance

Learning Outcome

Apply these outcomes to English and investigate their relevance to other languages.

Title

Argue and Support

Learning Outcome

In writing and speaking, argue for (or against) particular theory dependent interpretations of structure, and support the argument with empirical evidence.

Title

Theory and Analysis Application

Learning Outcome

Understand and apply a theoretical framework and analytical techniques to determine and describe constituents.

Title

Recognizing and Classifying Constituents

Learning Outcome

Recognize and classify different types of constituents, including phrases and sentences.