Studying at York
Issues at the Syntax & Semantics Interface - LAN00074H
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: H
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- To extend student learning in formal generative syntactic theory by completing student knowledge in core aspects of current syntactic thinking
- To extend students' ability to develop and present theoretical arguments succinctly and cogently in both oral and written format
Module learning outcomes
- Evaluate the theoretical importance of sets of syntactic data that you are presented with
- Demonstrate familiarity with current proposals in generative syntactic theory by analysing such data within the theoretical framework to which you have been exposed
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of theoretical proposals regarding syntactic theory and its interface with semantics, particularly as it is applied to English syntax
- Demonstrate an increasing ability to present your own theoretical arguments in favour of or against particular theoretical proposals
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
Module feedback
Formative work and feedback
Frequent exercises with feedback provided throughout the term.
Summative assessment and feedback
Summative exercise
Written feedback within 20 working days.
90-minute closed examination
Results will be provided within 20 working days. Exam scripts subsequently available to view (under supervision, by appointment).
Indicative reading
TBC