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| Syntax One Home Ling 52: Syntax One This course is an introduction to English syntax (principles of sentence construction) and constitutes the entry course to the syntax sequence for linguistics majors. No prior linguistic or other training is presupposed. The work for the course consists entirely of homework problems. These problems will be designed to involve students in observation and analysis of linguistic data, and in the construction and testing of syntactic theories. At two times during the quarter, the problems will be more comprehensive and time-consuming, and will be called take-home exams. There is no text. The homework will require time and careful attention, and will usually be rather challenging. An assignment will be given at every class, due at the following class, and returned the class after that. It will be impossible to follow the course without doing the homework, and it must be done ON TIME, because the next class discussion will depend on it. Though it is part of the required core sequence for linguistics majors, Syntax I is designed for all students interested in an introduction to a rigorous, scientific approach to language study, a better understanding of the structure of English and of language in general, or just plenty of exercise in precise thought and writing.
Prerequisites: Satisfaction of the entry level writing requirement (ELWR)
and Composition (C-2) requirement.
General Education Code: IH (Introduction to Humanities).
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