ENGLISH SYNTAX (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Identify the basic concepts of English syntax; Apply the concepts of syntax in writing English sentences; Analyze pieces of language based on the concepts of syntax.

Topics:

1. Introduction;
2. Sentence structure: constituents;
3. Sentence structure: functions;
4. Sentence structure: categories;
5. The basic Verb Phrase;
6. Adverbials and other matters;
7. More on verbs: auxiliary Verb Phrase;
8. Review for Mid-term Test;
9. The structure of Noun Phrases;
10. Sentences within sentences;
11. Wh-clauses;
12. Non-finite clauses: The form;
13. Non-finite clauses: The functions;
14. Languages, sentences and grammars;
15. Review for Final Test.