Central to our discussions are notions of Generative Grammar in its contemporary form. Students are expected to have taken Linguistics 101 or 102 before taking this class. If you have not taken either one, make sure you discuss it with me. You are encouraged to establish discussion groups to go over the course material as well as the syntax problems with your fellow class mates. These discussions will help you grasp the complicated issues better and faster.
Homework assignments are to be handed in on time.
Otherwise, they will not be accepted unless there is a logical reason for the delay which you will need to discuss with me. If you don't read and understand the basic material, you won't be able to comprehend advanced issues. If there are any questions, don't hesitate to raise them in class. Your questions will be helpful to your classmates as well. Haegeman, Liliane Introduction to Government and Binding Theory , Basil Blackwell, second Edition, 1995.