Grammatical theory: Session 4: Government & Binding: Basic assumptions
Channel: Stefan Müller
Date: 2020-11-27

This session introduces into Chomsky's Government & Binding theory. Basic architectural assumptions like Deep Structure and Surface Structure and Move-alpha, c-command, m-command, and government are discussed. It briefly touches foundational assumptions about Universal Grammar, language acquisition, and principles & parameters.

Textbook: https://langsci-press.org/catalog/book/287