Introduction to German linguistics: syntax and pragmatics [ LGERM1513 ]

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GERM 1313

1. Study of syntax and pragmatics/semantics with special reference to German

2. Reading of scientific work within this field

3. Critical discussion of the relevant concepts

Acquisition of the foundations of German linguistics with respect to German Syntax and Pragmatics. The most fundamental empirical generalizations from the two linguistic fields will be discussed and the theoretical instruments for explaining them within modern linguistic theory.

Evaluation : * Partial (written) test in German, optional. The test will be written at the end of the first quadrimester. * General (written) test in German, obligatory. The test will be written in June and September.

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The structure des constituants, case, valencey/subcategorzation, agreement, the positions of the verb in German), the concept of phrase structre(s), the distribution of reflexives and pronouns. The foundations of speech acts and semantic theory.

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A syllabus for this course (written in German) is available.