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LING 3160W

Advanced Generative Syntax
Credit Hours:
3

The investigation of English syntax and the development of a theory of generative transformational grammar begun in Generative Syntax. This course expands the range of constructions covered (now including Wh-questions and relative clauses) and focuses on a universal phrase structure system called X-bar Theory rather than language-specific rules.

Prerequisites:
LING3150 or LING3150W
Semester Offered:
Spring
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LING 3150W

Generative Syntax (Writing Intensive)
Credit Hours:
3

Techniques and formalisms for analyzing syntactic phenomena of human languages within the framework of generative grammar. Examples will be drawn from English and a wide variety of other languages. (Writing-intensive).

Prerequisites:
LING2100 or LING2100E or LING2100H
Semester Offered:
Fall
Spring
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