In this course the Minimalist framework is discussed from its foundations to the technical implementations. Topics include argument structure, case, phrase structure, movement theory, locality, feature checking and economy. All topics are discussed with pre-minimalist approaches in mind as well as the most recent treatises.
Timetable
Check the website of of the Linguistics Department for the Lecture Timetable.
Literature
Textbook: Understanding Minimalism, by Norbert Hornstein, Jairo Nunes, Kleanthes K. Grohmann. Cambridge University Press, 2005