1) Subject Description. Syntax is one of braches of Linguistics which is given to
the students to enhance their understanding of syntactic structures based on the
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SEKOLAH TINGGI AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI (STAIN) METRO SATUAN ACARA PERKULIAHAN
MATA KULIAH
SYNTAX
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MKK.BI.12.0
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1) Subject Description
Syntax is one of braches of Linguistics which is given to the students to enhance their understanding of syntactic structures based on the available linguistics theories. The process of the course stresses on the students’ ability both in perceiving and producing the various constructions of English including the basic concept of syntax, head and modifiers, constituent structure, word classes, clauses, grammatical function, syntactic linkage, roles, and grammar and semantics.
2) Course Policies
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a. Participation. As a student in this course, you will be expected to participate in the course discussion forum. Some of the material may be unfamiliar and challenging, so we will use the discussion forum to work through questions and explore the new concepts. Students
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will be assigned to a small group to present the materials which are collected before the course begins.
b. Class atmosphere. We all bring different points of view to the class. My hope is that we will be able to appreciate the difference points of view from the other students. The students can put their hands up to ask, suggest or answer.
3) Assessment Assessment will be based on Mid test in the form of written conceptual questions and sentence analysis and final test in the form of mini research concerning syntactic topics or problems. 4) Scoring and Grading The final score will be taken from the students’ activity in the classroom, the attandence list, the assignment both mid and final exam. The more active you are in the class, the bigger chance for you get a high grade or pass the course.
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GRANITE STATE COLLEGE STANDARD GRADING SCALE 100-80
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59-40 39-20 19-0
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Heads and modifiers
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Constituent structure
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Constructions
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Word classes
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5) Course Schedule & Topics Week Topic Course outline 1 overview What is syntax? 2
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Some concepts and misconception Use of linguistic examples Why do languages have syntax? Heads, modifiers and meaning Complements and adjuncts Clauses Dictionary entries and collocations Verbs, complements and the order of phrases Heads, modifiers and arrangements of words Tests for phrases Phrases: words and slots Coordination Different constructions and different meanings Types of construction Relationships between constructions Copula constructions What are word classes?
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The lexicon
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Clauses I
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Clauses II
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Grammatical functions
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Syntactic linkage
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Roles
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Grammar and semantics: case, gender, mood Grammar and semantics: aspect, tense, voice
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Criteria for word classes Syntax and lexical items Individual verbs, complements and adjuncts Classes of verbs and subcategorisation restrictions Selectional restrictions Classes of nouns Subcategorisation, selection and constructions Fixed phrases Clauses and sentences Main and subordinate clauses Subordinate clauses Complementisers and subordinating conjunctions Recognising clauses Final comment Main and subordinate clauses Clause and sentence More properties of subordinate clauses Finite and non-finite clauses Subject Direct object Oblique object and indirect object Agreement Government Number and person linkage Syntactic linkage in English Number in English Gender in English Roles, grammar and meaning Criteria for roles Roles and role-players Problems with Patients: planting roses Case Gender Mood Aspect Tense in English The English Perfect Voice
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6) References Miller, Jim. 2002. An Introduction to English Syntax. London: Edinburgh University Press. Tallerman, Maggie.2011. Understanding Syntax. London: Hodder Education.
