The study of syntax is concerned with the analysis of sentence structure. In this course, we will examine the formal and functional ways of how words may be organised into phrases, clauses and sentences. Introducing to the framework of the CGEL for syntactic analysis, but also discussing those offered by valency grammar and construction grammar, emphasis of the course will be to explore the basic terms and assumptions of the CGEL on the basis of authentic examples, taken from written and spoken contexts.
Requirements: regular attendance, active participation, participation in group work and a group presentation, and written term paper (8 pages full text).
