Course Description
Special topics in syntax, semantics, or the syntax/semantics interface.
Athena Title
Seminar in Syntax/Semantics
Prerequisite
(LING 8150 or LING 4160/6160) and permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of selected advanced topics in syntax and/or semantics that are not covered in detail in other courses through reading and discussion of scholarly articles and books. Building on the knowledge they have acquired in introductory courses, they will evaluate different theoretical approaches to these problems. They will develop the skills required to design and conduct an independent research project within the areas covered by the course and will communicate the results of their research in oral presentations and in written papers. The course will help prepare students to carry out thesis or dissertation research.
Topical Outline
Students will explore specific topics in syntax and/or semantics within the framework of current theoretical approaches. They will read and discuss the relevant scholarly literature and develop and carry out an independent research project related to the focus of the course. The choice of topics and assigned readings will vary depending on the instructor and the focus of the course.
Syllabus