Intermediate Syntax - LAN00016I
Module summary
An extension to the first-year Introduction to Syntax module, which draws upon the same material and concepts.
Related modules
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of the module is to develop the tools of syntactic analysis and description that you began to acquire in the first year, and to introduce you to a more formal syntactic framework that will equip you with the theoretical apparatus and the skills to solve syntactic problems.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students will typically:
- Have an understanding of some basic concepts in the formal analysis of syntactic data
- Know how to make use of theoretical tools from syntactic theory in the analysis of complex data
- Begin to be able to evaluate theoretical claims
- Begin to be able to develop written arguments in the syntactic style
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Essay/coursework | 20 |
| Essay/coursework | 20 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Formative feedback
Oral feedback to group and individuals from both instructor and other students in practical classes. Model answers available on the VLE. Opportunity for further individual consultation during office hours.
Summative assessment and feedback
Summative feedback
Departmental feedback sheet with a mark on the University scale for individual assignments completed during term, where applicable to written work. Model answers will be provided, followed by class-based discussion of answers. Opportunity for detailed individual-level during office hours.
Two-hour closed examination
Feedback: Mark on University mark scale. Model answer and/or an opportunity to see scripts at an appointed time in the term following assessment.
Indicative reading
Sportiche, D., Koopman, H., and Stabler, E. (2014) An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory