This course is designed for students who have a solid understanding of basic grammar concepts and are ready to explore more complex grammatical structures in depth. The course will also introduce students to the basics of syntax and morphology, the study of the structure of sentences and words. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and exercises, students will learn to analyze the structure of complex sentences and identify the morphological building blocks of words.
Carnie, A. (2020). Syntax: A Generative Introduction (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Hewings, M. (2013). Advanced grammar in use with answers: A self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge university press. + CD ROM Hashemi, L., & Murphy, R. (2004). English Grammar in y exercises. Cambridge. Grammar in Use Intermediate Workbook with Answers Murphy, R., & Čhakramāt, S. (2002). Essential grammar in use (Vol. 20010). Cambridge University Press. Essential Grammar in Use with by Raymond Murphy and Helen Naylor (2008)
| content serial | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation |
| 2 | Parts of Speech |
| 3 | Constituency, Trees, and Rules |
| 4 | Structural Relations |
| 5 | Binding Theory |
| 6 | X-bar Theory |
| 7 | Extending X-bar Theory to Functional Categories + 7th Week Exam |
| 8 | Constraining X-bar |
| 9 | Theta Grids and Functional Categories |
| 10 | Movement |
| 11 | Movement |
| 12 | Movement: A Unified Theory of Movement + 12th week assessment |
| 13 | Advanced Topics |
| 14 | Advanced Topics |
| 15 | Students' Oral Presentations + Final Revision |
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