This course seeks to complement the essential theoretical foundation offered by Linguistics Seminars I and III. It offers an initiation into the core concepts pertinent to one of the primary areas of study in linguistics: syntax.

We will begin by introducing a general theoretical framework, followed by an exploration of how the principles and constraints of the theory explain phenomena related to the structure and interpretation of sentences. The course will also feature in-depth discussions of constructions specific to French or particularly interesting concepts in syntactic theory, enabling practical application of the theoretical concepts presented.

Students from other graduate programs may submit assignments in English with approval of the instructor.