ENGL 3373: Modern English Syntax

Dr. Min-Joo Kim

Texas Tech University

  • In this course, you will be writing a final term-paper instead of taking the final exam and in so doing, you'll be demonstrating your ability to conduct independent research relevant to the course.

  • As stated in the course syllabus, part of this term-paper requirement is to submit a well-written formal proposal by November 4th

  • I've already suggested several topics for your papers, both in class and on the course syllabus, but dialectal variation can be another great topic for you to work on.

  • If you're interested in it, then you can begin researching it by checking out the following website: Yale Grammatical Diversity Project.

Sample paper proposal

Sample term paper

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