Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
This course introduces basic concepts and issues that are essential for the description of the syntactic structure of languages, with particular emphasis put on syntactic structures in English. A scientific method for the study of language structure will be introduced. Topics to be covered include constituency and grammatical functions, categories, the structures of verb phrases and noun phrases, complex sentences, and various constructions. Students are expected to get familiar with syntactic concepts and structures, and exercise syntactic analyses and work on argumentation for developing a framework of grammar.
能力項目說明
The method and vocabulary of describing knowledge of language help students understand the general aims and principles of syntactic analysis.
The discussion and argumentation of different aspects of language structure issues help students develop logical, critical, and integrative thinking.
Learning outcomes 學習成效
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Learning outcomes |
Evaluation |
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Analytical skills: Analyze language data |
Data analysis, exams & written report |
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Critical thinking skills: Interpret the data analysis |
Data analysis, class discussion & written report |
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Acquisition of knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of knowledge in linguistics |
Data analysis, class discussion, exams & written report |
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Communication skills: Show appropriate speaking and writing in English |
Class discussion, coursework, exams, & written report |
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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Class progress 上課進度
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Weeks 1-2 |
Introduction to the Course Course introduction What is Syntax? Constituency NBR: Introduction NBR: CH1 Sentence Structure: constituents Exercises + Discussion |
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Weeks 3-4
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Functions and Categories NBR CH 2 Sentence Structure: functions NBR CH 3: Sentence Structure: categories Exercises + discussion |
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Weeks 5-6
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The Structure of Verb Phrases NBR CH 4 The basic Verb Phrases NBR CH５ Adverbials and other matters Exercises + discussion |
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Weeks 7-8 |
The Structure of Verb Phrases NBR CH 6: More on verbs: auxiliary VPs Part I: Lexical and auxiliary verbs Part II: Constructions that depend on auxiliaries Exercises + discussion |
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Week 9 |
Mid-term 期中考 Discussion |
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Weeks 10-11
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The Structure of Noun Phrases NBR CH 7: The structure of Noun Phrases Exercises + discussion |
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Weeks 12-13
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Complex sentences NBR CH 8: Sentences within sentences NBR CH 9: Wh-clauses Exercises + discussion |
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Weeks 14-15 |
Non-finite clauses NBR CH 10: Non-finite clauses Part I: The form of non-finite clauses Part II: The functions of non-finite clauses Exercises + discussion |
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Weeks 16 |
Languages, sentences and grammars NBR CH 11 Languages, sentences, and grammars |
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Week 17-18 |
Final exam 期末考 Self-Study |
Course requirements/Grading standards 課程要求/評分標準
Grading standards
Exercises and assignments 25-30%
Exams 55-50%
Attendance, Participation, & Class Discussion 20%
Txtbook
Burton-Roberts, Noel. 2022. Analysing Sentences: An Introduction to English Syntax, 5th ed. London & New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Other readings for reference:
Freidin, Robert. 2020. Adventures in English Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Tallerman, Maggie. 2015. Understanding Syntax, 4th ed. London & New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.