By the end of the semester, students should:
1. have a basic understanding of Chinese syntactic terms;
2. be familiar with the grammatical structure of Chinese;
3. be able to analyse samples of relevant data for themselves;
4. be able to explain common grammatical errors in Chinese;By the end of the semester, students should:
1. have a basic understanding of Chinese syntactic terms;
2. be familiar with the grammatical structure of Chinese;
3. be able to analyze samples of relevant data for themselves;
4. be able to explain common grammatical errors in Chinese;
This module provides an introduction to basic constructions in Chinese syntax from a generative perspective. Topics covered include Categories, Argument Structure, the Verb Phrase, Passives, and the Ba construction.
This module provides an introduction to basic constructions in Chinese syntax from a generative perspective. Topics covered include Categories, Argument Structure, the Verb Phrase, Passives, and the Ba construction.
Huang, C-T James, Audrey Li, and Yafei Li. (2009). The Syntax of Chinese.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Additional course reading list:
Chao, Yuen Ren. (1968). A grammar of spoken Chinese. Berkeley:
University of California Press.
Li, Charles N. and Sandra A. Thompson. (1981). Mandarin Chinese: a
functional reference grammar. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Radford, A. (1997). Syntax: A Minimalist introduction. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
_______ (2004). English syntax: an Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Huang, C-T James, Audrey Li, and Yafei Li. (2009). The Syntax of Chinese.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Additional course reading list:
Chao, Yuen Ren. (1968). A grammar of spoken Chinese. Berkeley:
University of California Press.
Li, Charles N. and Sandra A. Thompson. (1981). Mandarin Chinese: a
functional reference grammar. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Radford, A. (1997). Syntax: A Minimalist introduction. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
_______ (2004). English syntax: an Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text analysisText analysis text analysis |
20 | |
| Mid-term exam.Mid-term exam. mid-term exam. |
20 | |
| Final Exam.Final Exam. final exam. |
20 | |
| ParticipationParticipation participation |
20 | If you miss more than three sessions, your total attendance grade |
| HomeworkHomework homework |
20 |
