SYNTAX: SYNTAX AND THE STRUCTURE OF LANGUAGE
LIN2SYN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject develops students' skills in linguistic analysis and extends their knowledge of the phonological and grammatical systems found in the languages of the world. Specific topics to be covered include: phonological and morphophonological processes, parts of speech, head and dependent marking, case marking, clause combining and information structuring.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Adam Schembri
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed LIN1LDD. All other students require Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LIN3SYN, LIN2LAN, LIN3LAN
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | NA | Preliminary | NA | NA |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Adam Schembri
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Exam (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 30 | |
| Essay (1000 words) | 30 |