At the completion of the module, students are expected to
--apply techniques of linguistic analysis to new data
--assign structures to various types of phrases and sentences in the form of tree-diagrams
--identify and appreciate patterns of variation within a given language and across languages;
--appreciate and evaluate the concept of parameter as a heuristic tool;
--use formalism as a means of summarising and accurately representing information;
--critically evaluate evidence and argumentation in the context of theory construction.

Phrase structure (X-bar Theory)
The relationship between the Lexicon and Syntax (Theta Theory)
Case and grammatical functions
Movement and derivation (Movement Theory: Head-movement, DP-movement, Wh-movement)
The parameters of language variation

Not applicable to this module.

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

About two-weeks from submission date for each assignment.