ENGL 224(S) The Syntactic Structure of English (Same as Linguistics 220) (W)

LING 220(S) The Syntactic Structure of English (Same as English 224) (W)
This course is an introduction to a rigorous, scientific approach to language study. No previous training in linguistics is assumed, and no reading is required for the course. A better understanding of the underlying structure of English and of language in general will proceed by way of class discussion and homework problems. These discussions and problems will involve students in observation and analysis of linguistic data through construction, testing, and revision of syntactic theories. The homework will require time and careful attention and will usually be rather challenging.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: participation in discussions and 30-40 pages of writing in the form of weekly homework, alternating between essays and short answer problem sets.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 19 (expected: 15).
Hour: SANDERS