教學大綱 Syllabus

Course Objectives:

(1) To introduce students to the basic theoretical assumptions and tools in             Generative Syntax and Usage-based Construction Grammar;

(2) To develop a basic understanding of linguistic research methodology, e.g. introspection-based grammaticality judgement and experimental and corpus-based approaches;

(3) To broaden students’ knowledge of a variety of theoretical traditions and          enhance their ability to evaluate them critically.

Learning Outcomes:

(1) Academic skills:

            (a) Ability to engage critically with previous studies;

            (b) Ability to describe and analyse data.

(2) Transferable skills:

            (a) Ability to evaluate and process complex information;

            (b) Ability to produce complex information in an accessible way;

            (c) Metalinguistic knowledge of English that is conducive to teaching English.