COGSCIL 735 / Contemporary Issues in Linguistic Theory

3 unit(s)

I. Kucerova, A. Moro

The course offers a detailed investigation of current topics in linguistic theory. The class will concentrate on current research issues related to Spell-out interfaces (syntax-semantics, syntax-morphology, phonology-morphology, syntax-phonology). Students will critically evaluate current open research question related to inter-modular interactions. Offered topics will include Analogy in the grammar (phonology, morphology, syntax), Markedness in the grammar (morphology, syntax, semantics), and Information structure (syntax, semantics, phonology).