Advanced Comparative Syntactic or Semantic Typology - LAN00061M
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module focuses on the theoretical issues surrounding the notion of parametric variation. It focuses on the definition of:
parameters
the format for parameters
micro vs. macro parameters
parameters and semantic variation
parametric variation and language acquisition
the limits of variation
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
Understand key notions of parametric variation
Distinguish syntactic from semantic variation
Understand the status of parameters in the theory of grammar
Analyse comparative and typological data in the terms of the theory of parameters
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
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Indicative reading
To be posted on the VLE during the module weeks.