LING 112a - Introduction to Syntactic Theory

Institution:

Harvard University

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An introduction to syntactic theory, analysis and argumentation in the model of generative grammar. Discusses analyses and hypotheses of grammatical structure forming the foundation of current syntactic theory. Emphasis on constituent structure analysis, motivation for transformations, constraints on rule application and conditions on representations. Survey of syntactic phenomena, including argument structure, movement, and anaphora.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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