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Advanced Syntax

Explore theoretical apparatus to delve into complex aspects of English syntax. Covering trace theory, constraints, case theory, VP structure, tense, and more. Concluding with Universal Grammar and exam preparation. Engaging insights into human language.

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Advanced Syntax

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  1. Course Outline Advanced Syntax

  2. In this course we will be: • Laying a more theoretical ground for understanding syntactic phenomena in English • Going back over areas we have already looked at • Specifically looking at ideas and material which we glossed over or completely ignored • Introducing some new areas introduction

  3. There will be three lectures which introduce theoretical apparatus which will help us to come to terms with the more complex aspects of English syntax • Lecture 1: Trace theory • What gets left behind when something moves • Lecture 2: Constraints • What prevents anything moving anywhere • Lecture 3: Case theory • Why can some DPs occupy some positions Theoretical Development

  4. There will be three lectures in which we take a more detailed look at the structure of the VP • Lecture 4: Double objects and datives • Lecture 5: Prepositional and phrasal verbs • Lecture 6: Verbs with clausal complements Re-covering old ground: the VP

  5. There will be two lectures in which we look at some more complex issues in the structure of the basic clause: • Lecture 7: Tense and negation • Lecture 8: The position of Adverbs Re-covering old ground: the IP

  6. There will be three lectures in which we introduce material that we have not yet covered: • Lecture 9: The gerund • Lecture 10: The front end of the clause • Lecture 11: Pronoun reference News Stuff

  7. In the final lecture we will introduce the notion of Universal Grammar and show how English is just one of the possible ways in which human language can be realised • We will also point out that all languages are related to each other and when looked at at the right level, they are not so different • Finally we will broach the question of how we learn language Conclusion

  8. In the final session we will revise the course and go through a number of sample exam questions so that you know what to expect Revision and Exam

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