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 116-043 Topics in French Syntax and Semantics

Note

Formerly available as 116-450. Students who have completed 116-450 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Monique Burston

Prerequisites

A Major in French (post-VCE French stream) or equivalent.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject focuses on areas of French grammar, chosen for their theoretical interest as well as their practical usefulness: the personal pronouns (in particular the concept of deixis; the adverbial pronouns; the role of animacy); the impersonal construction (in particular restrictions on its use); the categories of tense and aspect (in particular the past tenses). Students should gain an awareness of the complexity and subtleties of the linguistic categories and constructions; they should learn how to critically evaluate standard reference grammars of French; they should read and discuss some basic, moderately technical works on French syntax and semantics.



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