Dive into a comprehensive video course on undergraduate syntax based on Carnie's (2021) "Syntax: A Generative Introduction" textbook. Cover essential topics including parts of speech, constituency, structural relations, X-bar theory, functional categories, theta theory, various types of movement, ditransitives, and raising and control verbs. Benefit from a concise and focused approach that accelerates understanding of complex linguistic concepts. Engage with numerous exercises throughout the course to reinforce learning. Explore the intricacies of language structure through clear explanations and practical examples. Ideal for linguistics students and language enthusiasts seeking a thorough grounding in syntactic theory and analysis.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech: Exercise 1
Parts of Speech: Exercise 2
Parts of Speech Cont.
Parts of Speech: Exercise 3
Constituency
Constituency: Exercise 4
Constituency Cont.
Constituency: Exercise 5
Constituency Cont.
Constituency: Exercise 6
Constituency: Exercise 7
Constituency: Exercise 8
Structural Relations
Structural Relations: Exercise 9
X-Bar Theory
X-Bar Theory: Exercise 10
X-Bar Theory Cont.
X-Bar Theory: Exercise 11
Functional Categories
Functional Categories: Exercise 12
Theta Theory
Theta Theory: Exercise 13
Theta Theory Cont.
Theta Theory: Exercise 14
Theta Roles and Functions
Head-to-Head Movement
Head-to-Head Movement: Exercise 15
DP Movement
DP Movement: Exercise 16
Wh-Movement
Wh-Movement: Exercise 17
Ditransitives
Raising and Control Verbs
Conclusion
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