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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
LROM0068-1  Models of syntaxic analysis

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 3rd year3
Lecturer :  Nicolas Mazziotta
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
This course will introduce the student to the main syntaxic analysis models.
The epistemological foundations of each model are explained, as well as the way they combine with phonology and morphology. Then, using traditional grammatical analysis as a reference, the model is applied to real structures. French is the main investigated language, but comparisons with other languages occur frequently.
Theoretical concepts are illustrated with numerous examples and exercises.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
  • use and explain the concepts covered in class;
  • undertake an analysis in line with the different models covered in class;
  • elaborate a personal solution to a problem that has not been covered in class.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Required
  • Grammaire française (B1);
  • Notions de linguistique synchronique du français contemporain (B2).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Theoretical course. Additionally, exercises will be assigned during class.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course takes place during the first term (from Sept. to Dec.). See : http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Required
  • Olivier Soutet, La linguistique, Paris, PUF, 2005.
Recommended
  • Philippe Monneret, Exercices de linguistique, Paris, PUF, 1999.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
A written exam will take place in January.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
None
Contacts :  
Teacher Nicolas MAZZIOTTA Phone: 04 366 53 82 Email: nicolas.mazziotta@ulg.ac.be


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