LING 221Syntax A
Introduction to syntactic theory. Phrase structure; subcategorization; lexical entries; passive; infinitival constructions.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students or by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Steven Acad 217 | M. Toosarvandani | Open 6/10 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Steven Acad 217 | M. Toosarvandani | Open 5/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maziar Toosarvandani | 4.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 93% | 18 |
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