LING 6421

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LING 6421
Semantics I

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Introduces methods for theorizing about meaning within generative grammar. These techniques allow the creation of grammars that pair syntactic structures with meanings. Students look at several empirical areas in detail, among them complementation (combining heads with their arguments), modification, conjunction, definite descriptions, relative clauses, traces, bound pronouns, and quantification. An introduction to logical and mathematical concepts used in linguistic semantics (e.g., set theory, functions and their types, and the lambda notation for naming linguistic meanings) is included in the course.

When Offered Fall.

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one independent study. Combined with: LING 4421, PHIL 4730, PHIL 6730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5421 LING 6421   LEC 001

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    • MW Sibley Hall 211
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Murray, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19064 LING 6421   IND 601

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    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Murray, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies