This course will explore readings in generative syntax, beginning with Syntactic Structures (1957) and leading up to aspects of the Minimalist Program. Some recurring themes will be the development of the Principles and Parameters theory and Ellipsis. Work for the course will consist of weekly readings and weekly written assignments.
Instructor: Jorge Hankamer
Aspects of the Theory of Syntax, chapter 3
Chomsky 1970: Remarks on Nominalization
Ross: Gapping and the Order of Constituents
Morris: Polarity Ellipsis in French
Chomsky 1971: Deep Structure, Surface Structure, and Semantic Interpretation