L780: Lexical Semantics (4 cr)
Instructor: Dr. Natsuko Tsujimura
Section: 3094
TR 11:15-12:30P -- LI 851

This course surveys various topics in lexical semantics and in the  representation of
argument structure from theoretical/comparative  perspectives. We will focus on verbs
and examine works by Bresnan, Dowty,  Fillmore, Grimshaw, Hale, Keyser, Jackendoff,
Levin, Van Valin, among  others. Issues to be dealt with include, but are not limited to,
lexical  representation of verbs, semantic roles, aspectual classes, event types,
unaccusativity, and semantics-syntax as well as morphology-syntax  interations. Course
requirements include weekly reading assignments, class  presentations, a term paper,
and active participation in class discussions. Students who are interested in this topic
whether they be from the linguistics department or other departments are welcome.