LG606-7-SP-CO:
English Syntax
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2024/25
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Inactive
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
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04 October 2018
Requisites for this module
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This course investigates the domain of argument structure: an area which looks at the syntactic and semantic properties of the arguments of a predicate. The focus of the course will be on argument realization in English with an emphasis on English argument alternations, though data from other languages may be discussed as relevant.
To provide a basic introduction to grammatical description through the investigation of English word and sentence structure. To begin to develop some analytic skills in Linguistics.
On successful completion of this half module, students should
a) Have a broad exposure to issues in research on argument structure and various leading theories approaching these issues
b) Be equipped to approach seminal work in syntax and semantics
c) Understand the empirical nature of argument structure in English and the syntactic and semantic underpinnings of this phenomenon
No additional information available.
Learning and Teaching Methods
Including number and format of contact hours, e.g. lectures, seminars, classes, practicals
A two-hour lecture + class session.
The two-hour session will combine lecture in the first hour with group work on practical tasks.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Kyle Jerro, email: k.jerro@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Kyle Jerro
Dr Kyle Jerro, k.jerro@essex.ac.uk; room 4.125
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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Of 20 hours, 20 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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