Module course for LIN5002_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Linguistics (ORG:LINS)
Convenor name: Dr Maria Flouraki
Convenor email: mf44@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P457
Office hours: Wednesday 11-1pm
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
LO1: Analyse a range of core phenomena and constructions which have been important in the development of syntactic theory
LO1: Analyse a range of core phenomena and constructions which have been important in the development of syntactic theory
LO2: Explain the main ideas and principles of formal syntax
LO3: Understand how human languages vary and be able to apply syntactic analysis to a range of languages.
LO4: Apply critical thinking to different analyses and models of grammar
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: Monday 9 November 2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 7 December 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 1: Format: Work-related practical task and video. Students will create their own language, with its own basic morphosyntax. Students will describe this basic syntax and teach it in a 10 minute video. The basic syntax will need to include concepts and phenomena discussed in the first 5 weeks of the course.
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: Friday 15 January 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 5 February 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: 1500 word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27
