Comparative Semantics - LAN00064M
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This module approaches formal semantics and semantic generalisations from a comparative and crosslinguistic perspective focusing on the relation of semantic variation to its morphosyntactic correlates and manifestations
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The main aim of this module is to explore formal semantic notions from a comparative and crosslinguistic perspective.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will have:
an in-depth understanding of the notion of semantic generalization
the ability to recognize and analyze the different strategies that languages may employ in order to signal the same or similar semantic content;
the ability to construct and deploy cogent syntactic, semantic and phonological arguments in the analysis of the relevant phenomena;
an understanding of the parameters of variation in semantic structure and more generally on matters relating to its interface with syntax.
Students will also perfect their presentation skills, teamwork and research management
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided in seminars and one-to-one meetings
Indicative reading
Veneeta Dayal: Questions, OUP 2017.
George Tsoulas, Semantics and Universal Grammar. 2017
George Tsoulas and Norman Yeo, Scope assignment, from WH to QR, Glossa, 2017, 10.5334/gjgl.308
Kai von Fintel and Lisa Matthewson 2008, Universals in Semantics, The Linguistic Review