Dianne Jonas - Teaching
Fall 2007
153/553a Syntax I
An introduction to the syntax of natural language. Introduction to generative
syntactic theory and key theoretical concepts. Syntactic description and argumentation.
Topics include phrase structure, transformations, and the role of the lexicon.
490a Research Methods in Linguistics
Observational and experimental approaches to research in the field. Collection and
organization of linguistic data, basic field methods, use of language corpora and databases.
Introduction to research in language acquisition and language change.
Spring 2008
100b World Englishes
Assessment of the spread of English throughout the world through the examination of
geographically distinct varities of English. Differences in pronunciation, vocabulary
and grammar; sociolinguistics of English as an international language; standard
Englishes and the historical factors that gave rise to varieties; Impact of English
on indigenous languages.
261/661a Topics in Syntax: Minimalism
Introduction to minimalist syntax and comparison with earlier theories.
Topics include grammatical operations, clause structure, and close study of
recent minimalist analyses.
