Linguistics 114C: Syntax 5, Topics in Syntax: Introduction to Minimalism

Winter Quarter 2016

TIMES: Tu 10:30-12, F 11-12:30 PLACE: Stevenson 217

This course is another capstone course in the syntax sequence. The work for the course consists of homework problems, readings, maybe a couple of squibs, and a term paper. The course will pursue interesting theories and phenomena that are accessible after the completion of Syntax 3.

Instructors: Jorge Hankamer Jim McCloskey

SYLLABUS

Chomsky and Lasnik 1995: Principles and Parameters

Icelandic Problem

English Causatives

Turkish Causatives

Irish Again