Objective
Syntax and Morphology is the third and last course on English grammar and syntax. It introduces the main advances in English generative syntax. It also covers the elaborations on GG as in case grammar and communicative competence, in addition to the recent advances in minimal grammar and Universal Grammar. The course includes a survey of the main methods of morphology and word-formation in English.
Outcomes
- Knowledge and Comprehension
- Discuss theories, concepts, facts, and methodologies related to Morphology and Syntax.
- Skills
- Analyze the various structures and functions of language as used in natural discourse/ context by employing different linguistic theories in Morphology and Syntax.
- Present syntactic analysis effectively in writing.
- Values
- Demonstrate self-discipline, ethical standards and academic integrity in performing assigned tasks.
Content
- Morphology: What is morphology, the mental lexicon Syntax: Grammar
- Lexeme Formation: the familiar Structure
- Lexeme Formation, further afield Head movement
- Inflection Wh-movement
Textbook
- Morphology
Lieber, Rochelle. (2015). Introducing Morphology. (2nd ed.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
- Syntax
Radford, Andrew. (2016). Analysing English Sentences. (2nd ed.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Course ID: ENGL 306
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 3 | 3 | ENGL 210 |
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