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This course provides a general introduction to phrase structure and transformational generative grammar. Topics include the general principles of phrase structure, binding theory, X-bar theory of phrase structure, classic transformations, rules of abstract movement of words and phrases relating the underlying structure of sentences to their surface forms including head movement and Wh-movement.
LING101 or LING111 or ENGL123 or ENGL112
LING201, LING206, LING211
Heidi Quinn
Carnie, Andrew; Syntax: a generative introduction ; 2nd edition; Malden,MA: Blackwell, 2007.
Domestic fee $619.00
International fee $2,688.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Languages and Cultures .