1231.12 - Syntax

1231.12

Syntax

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A prerequisite for admission on this course is successfully completing the following courses: Linguistics and Faroese Phonetics and Morphology.

To provide students with insight into the syntactic structure of Faroese sentences and how different types of sentences work together as a whole, as well as to facilitate the development of students’ ability to analyse sentences syntactically.

This course mainly focuses on general concepts in syntax and Faroese syntax, as well as on broadening and deepening students’ theoretical and practical knowledge about Faroese syntax. Students will receive regular exercise in analysing Faroese sentences.

The course is structured as two-hour weekly sessions lasting one semester. The main learning and teaching strategies used are lectures, student presentations, exercises, group work and independent study.

Successful students, who have passed the course in Syntax as part of the BA degree programme in Faroese, will have acquired knowledge about syntax in general and Faroese syntax in particular. Based on this knowledge, successful students can demonstrate ability to: • use the terminology specific to syntax • analyse Faroese sentences from written text and speech • explain the different types of sentences and their function in the period • explain syntactic hierarchy • explain semantic functions in the context of syntax

6-hour written examination. All study aids are permitted in the examination.

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A suggested reading list is available online www.setur.fo/til-studentar/foeroyamalsdeildin

Zakaris Svabo Hansen