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Readings in Syntax (PLIN0063)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This is an advanced module and presupposes intermediate level knowledge of concepts in generative grammar.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module Content

This course is an advanced exploration of one or more issues in syntactic theory. We will discuss seminal papers on and current approaches to some issue or issues of current interest in generative grammar.

Teaching Delivery

Teaching will be delivered as a mix of lectures and student led seminars, with 2 x 2 hour sessions per week.

Indicative Topics

Indicative lecture topics are based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes.

The topic of the course will vary from year to year. Past topics include the following:

- the analysis of clausal ellipsis

- the syntactic expression of discourse notions like contrast, topic, and focus

- the fine structure of verb phrases

Module Aims and/or Objectives

Module will provide a foundation for further study in Linguistics, Cognitive Psychology, and other areas of听Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Professor Vieri Samek-lodovici
Who to contact for more information
pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
1
Module leader
Professor Vieri Samek-lodovici
Who to contact for more information
pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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