The Course “General Linguistics 2” (“Syntax”) falls within the domain of the Basic learning activities labelled “Philology, General and Applied Linguistics” of the Degree Course in Languages and Cultural-Linguistic Mediation, specifically the activities aiming at providing adequate tools for the analysis and the theoretical study of languages and language.
The Course has the aim of providing: advanced competences in the analysis and reflection on the theoretical and methodological aspects of syntactic investigation, starting from the correlation between semantic roles and phrasal structure to the interaction between syntax and discourse grammar (information structure and “interfaces”). Reflection and formal analysis will be particularly focused on the curricular languages of students.
Expected learning outcomes: The students will acquire a deeper knowledge on the theoretical aspects and an advanced competence in the methodological tools of formal analysis, through the application of phrasal rules on the languages studied in their degree; they will learn how to provide a formal interpretation of interface and discourse grammar phenomena.
The Course has the aim of providing: advanced competences in the analysis and reflection on the theoretical and methodological aspects of syntactic investigation, starting from the correlation between semantic roles and phrasal structure to the interaction between syntax and discourse grammar (information structure and “interfaces”). Reflection and formal analysis will be particularly focused on the curricular languages of students.
Expected learning outcomes: The students will acquire a deeper knowledge on the theoretical aspects and an advanced competence in the methodological tools of formal analysis, through the application of phrasal rules on the languages studied in their degree; they will learn how to provide a formal interpretation of interface and discourse grammar phenomena.
Curriculum
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
In this respect, special attention will be devoted to the analysis of Case assignment, binding relation, constituent movement and different types of embedded structure (raising, control structures, complements of perception verbs). In the second part the interface between syntax and discourse grammar is approached (“information structure”), with special attention to the syntactic realization of discourse categories such as Focus, Topic and Contrast; their properties will be discussed, also from a comparative perspective. Relevant analysis moves within the formal and theoretical framework offered by chomskyan Generative Grammar.
Capitoli: 1-8 (parts marked with a grey background in the Table of Contents).
Mutuazione: 20703252 LINGUISTICA GENERALE 2 in Lingue e mediazione linguistico-culturale L-12 R (docente da definire)
Programme
This course deals with theoretical and methodological aspect of syntactic analysis (for advanced students). It can be divided into two parts. In the first part the notion of “deep structure” is resumed and analysed in detail; then the correlation between deep and surface structure is discussed in order to proceed into the analysis of sentence structure.In this respect, special attention will be devoted to the analysis of Case assignment, binding relation, constituent movement and different types of embedded structure (raising, control structures, complements of perception verbs). In the second part the interface between syntax and discourse grammar is approached (“information structure”), with special attention to the syntactic realization of discourse categories such as Focus, Topic and Contrast; their properties will be discussed, also from a comparative perspective. Relevant analysis moves within the formal and theoretical framework offered by chomskyan Generative Grammar.
Core Documentation
Frascarelli, M., F. Ramaglia & B. Corpina (2012) Elementi di sintassi. Caissa Italia – Roma/Cesena.Capitoli: 1-8 (parts marked with a grey background in the Table of Contents).
Attendance
Given the complexity of the material and the importance of following the explanations and practical exercises in class, attendance is strongly recommended. No specific program is planned for non-attending students, who are invited to contact the professor in chargeType of evaluation
According to the University protocol of 2 May 2022, the examinations will be held in presence, at the University premises. In particular, they will be done in a written mode, through a questionnaire with 20 questions on the entire syllabus, to be completed in 60 minutes. Grades are awarded on a scale of 30. The questions are open-ended and cover both theoretical aspects and practical applications (tree diagrams and labelled parentheses in sentence structures). Specifically, the following criteria are used for marking: - each question is assigned a score based on its difficulty, ranging from 1 to 2.5 points; - for theoretical questions, the appropriateness of the content, the relevant use of vocabulary and the clarity of presentation are assessed; - in practical applications, each error is marked -0.75 (which is deducted from the mark awarded for the relevant question). A mid-year test is scheduled on the part of the program carried out up to that point. teacher profile teaching materials
The readings will include selected chapters from the following books:
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Programme
The course aims to explore the morphology of case, gender, number, and definiteness, as well as related agreement phenomena from both a descriptive and formal interlinguistic perspective. Morphological analysis will be integrated with syntactic analysis, drawing on typologically and genetically diverse languages.The readings will include selected chapters from the following books:
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Core Documentation
Selected chapters from:Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Reference Bibliography
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015. Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.Attendance
Non-mandatory, but highly encouragedType of evaluation
Written test, with both open-ended and closed-ended questionsCanali
teacher profile teaching materials
In this respect, special attention will be devoted to the analysis of Case assignment, binding relation, constituent movement and different types of embedded structure (raising, control structures, complements of perception verbs). In the second part the interface between syntax and discourse grammar is approached (“information structure”), with special attention to the syntactic realization of discourse categories such as Focus, Topic and Contrast; their properties will be discussed, also from a comparative perspective. Relevant analysis moves within the formal and theoretical framework offered by chomskyan Generative Grammar.
Capitoli: 1-8 (parts marked with a grey background in the Table of Contents).
Mutuazione: 20703252 LINGUISTICA GENERALE 2 in Lingue e mediazione linguistico-culturale L-12 R CANALE 1 FRASCARELLI MARA
Programme
This course deals with theoretical and methodological aspect of syntactic analysis (for advanced students). It can be divided into two parts. In the first part the notion of “deep structure” is resumed and analysed in detail; then the correlation between deep and surface structure is discussed in order to proceed into the analysis of sentence structure.In this respect, special attention will be devoted to the analysis of Case assignment, binding relation, constituent movement and different types of embedded structure (raising, control structures, complements of perception verbs). In the second part the interface between syntax and discourse grammar is approached (“information structure”), with special attention to the syntactic realization of discourse categories such as Focus, Topic and Contrast; their properties will be discussed, also from a comparative perspective. Relevant analysis moves within the formal and theoretical framework offered by chomskyan Generative Grammar.
Core Documentation
Frascarelli, M., F. Ramaglia & B. Corpina (2012) Elementi di sintassi. Caissa Italia – Roma/Cesena.Capitoli: 1-8 (parts marked with a grey background in the Table of Contents).
Reference Bibliography
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015. Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.Attendance
Given the complexity of the material and the importance of following the explanations and practical exercises in class, attendance is strongly recommended. No specific program is planned for non-attending students, who are invited to contact the professor in chargeType of evaluation
According to the University protocol of 2 May 2022, the examinations will be held in presence, at the University premises. In particular, they will be done in a written mode, through a questionnaire with 20 questions on the entire syllabus, to be completed in 60 minutes. Grades are awarded on a scale of 30. The questions are open-ended and cover both theoretical aspects and practical applications (tree diagrams and labelled parentheses in sentence structures). Specifically, the following criteria are used for marking: - each question is assigned a score based on its difficulty, ranging from 1 to 2.5 points; - for theoretical questions, the appropriateness of the content, the relevant use of vocabulary and the clarity of presentation are assessed; - in practical applications, each error is marked -0.75 (which is deducted from the mark awarded for the relevant question). A mid-year test is scheduled on the part of the program carried out up to that point. teacher profile teaching materials
The readings will include selected chapters from the following books:
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Mutuazione: 20703252 LINGUISTICA GENERALE 2 in Lingue e mediazione linguistico-culturale L-12 R CANALE 2 MASSARO ANGELAPIA
Programme
The course aims to explore the morphology of case, gender, number, and definiteness, as well as related agreement phenomena from both a descriptive and formal interlinguistic perspective. Morphological analysis will be integrated with syntactic analysis, drawing on typologically and genetically diverse languages.The readings will include selected chapters from the following books:
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Core Documentation
Selected chapters from:Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015.
Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.
Reference Bibliography
Baker M. Case: Its Principles and Its Parameters. Cambridge University Press; 2015. Baker MC. The Syntax of Agreement and Concord. Cambridge University Press; 2008.Attendance
Non-mandatory, but highly encouragedType of evaluation
Written test, with both open-ended and closed-ended questions