Syntax Research Seminar (PLIN0016)

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Syntax Research Seminar (PLIN0016)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This is an advanced level module which presupposes prior intermediate level study of generative syntax.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module Content

Guided, critical reading and discussion of selected literature in syntax, aimed at honing theoretical and research skills and fostering original research.

Teaching Delivery

Teaching consists of about five weekly sessions in which relevant literature is presented, followed by sessions in which students take the lead and present results from their own research.

Indicative Topics

Specific topics vary from year to year, depending on current research in the department. Past topics include the OV/VO parameter, the syntax of coordination, and sluicing.

Module Aims and/or Objectives

By the end of the module, the students will have had an advanced introduction into a specific syntactic problem and willl have carried out individual research.

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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 Ad Neeleman
Who to contact for more information: pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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

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