Selected Topics in Descriptive Linguistics 3020-BA2JO-2
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of descriptive linguistics, particularly semantics and syntax, particularly from a generative perspective. The course will cover basic concepts and key issues in descriptive linguistics, including modality, case, and vagueness.
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Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- define and describe basic concepts of formal syntax and semantics
- describe basic linguistic issues
- specify linguistic issues
- select relevant literature in the field of descriptive linguistics
Assessment criteria
- class attendance (maximum number of missed classes: 2)
- final test or submission of a written paper
During classes, students may use AI tools, for example, to collect and search materials, analyze research, and create bibliographies. AI tools may not be used for interpretive purposes, to create written statements, or to formulate hypotheses and research conclusions.
Allowable number of absences: 2
Number of hours: 30
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Haegeman, Liliane. Introduction to government and binding theory. Wiley-Blackwell, 2020.
Heine, Bernd, and Heiko Narrog, eds. The Oxford handbook of linguistic analysis. Oxford University Press, 2015.