Syntax and Semantics in Language
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Syntax and Semantics
Overview of the course, importance of syntax and semantics in language understanding, and key concepts

Module #2
Phonology and Lexicon
Review of phonology, phonemes, and the sound system of language; Introduction to lexical semantics

Module #3
Syntax:Basic Concepts
Introduction to syntax, phrase structure, and constituent structure; Tree diagrams and notation

Module #4
Parts of Speech and Phrase Structure
Classification of words into parts of speech, noun phrases, verb phrases, and sentence structure

Module #5
Clausal Structure and Sentence Types
Independent and dependent clauses, sentence types (declarative, imperative, etc.), and clausal embedding

Module #6
Word Order and Movement
Basic word order, movement operations (passive, raising, etc.), and syntactic constraints

Module #7
Binding and Coreference
Binding principles, coreference, and anaphora; Introduction to pronouns and reflexives

Module #8
Semantics:Meaning and Truth
Introduction to formal semantics, truth-conditional semantics, and meaning composition

Module #9
Propositional Semantics
Propositional logic, truth tables, and the semantics of negation, conjunction, and disjunction

Module #10
Predicate Logic and Quantification
Predicate logic, quantifiers, and the semantics of existential and universal quantification

Module #11
Modal Logic and Modality
Introduction to modal logic, possibility and necessity, and the semantics of modality

Module #12
Tense and Aspect
Semantics of tense and aspect, including present, past, and future tense, and perfect and progressive aspect

Module #13
Event Semantics and Aktionsart
Semantics of events, states, and actions; Introduction to aktionsart and verbal aspect

Module #14
Semantic Roles and Thematic Relations
Introduction to semantic roles, thematic relations, and argument structure

Module #15
The Semantics of Lexical Items
Meaning of individual words, lexical decomposition, and the semantics of verbs, nouns, and adjectives

Module #16
Compositionality and SemanticScope
Compositionality, semantic scope, and the interaction between syntax and semantics

Module #17
Inference and Implicature
Inferential semantics, Gricean implicature, and the role of context in interpretation

Module #18
Presupposition and Accommodation
Presupposition, accommodation, and the role of common ground in communication

Module #19
Semantic Fieldwork and Corpus Analysis
Methodologies for studying syntax and semantics, including corpus analysis and fieldwork

Module #20
Cross-Linguistic Variation
Comparison of syntactic and semantic structures across languages, including typology and universals

Module #21
Acquisition of Syntax and Semantics
How children acquire syntax and semantics, including developmental stages and milestones

Module #22
Disorders of Syntax and Semantics
Language disorders, including aphasia, and the impact of brain damage on syntax and semantics

Module #23
Computational Models of Syntax and Semantics
Introduction to computational models, including parsing and semantic interpretation

Module #24
Applications of Syntax and Semantics
Applications of syntax and semantics in natural language processing, machine translation, and human-computer interaction

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Syntax and Semantics in Language career

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Syntax and Semantics in Language ( 25 Modules )

Syntax and Semantics in Language
( 25 Modules )