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HIF-3011: Syntax II Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. Intended for the subject disciplines English and Linguistics. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Students should be able to show a thorough knowledge of the materials described in the course description. Students must also develop skills in oral presentation and argumentation, as well as the skills necessary for group work and individual project work. | Contents
The course is given in the form of a seminar, where topics from leading research in syntax are discussed. The course addresses recent studies of syntactic differences between languages, with a view to determining universal parameters. We will provide a close look at recent syntactic theory, especially when it comes to the use of these in the comparative study of the syntax of the Germanic languages. Through the analysis of variation within a group of closely related languages, important syntactic parameters will be illustrated. | Recommended previous qualifications
LIN-1011 Syntax | Form of teaching
Lectures, exercises, seminars, project work. Teaching period approximately 12/14 weeks, individual study/project work 7 weeks. A total of 36 teaching hours.
| Coursework requirements
6 homework assignments
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements:
Students are required to hand in 6 homework assignments.
Assessment method:
Two papers. A short paper (min. 2000 words) at around midterm (30%) and a longer research paper (min. 8000 words) at the end of the term (70%).
Deadline short paper: 22 May at the latest.
Deadline research paper: 6 June. | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Gillian Ramchand, tel.: 77 64 56 20, email: gillian.ramchand@hum.uit.no or Associate Professor Klaus Abels, tel.: 77 64 56 80, email: klaus.abels@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ |
Teaching spring 2006
Første forelesning: Tirsdag 10. januar kl 1415, rom A 3012 | | Forelesning | Foreleser f.aman. Klaus Abels
Foreleser Professor Gillian C Ramchand
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