REFLECTIONS: Structure Building in Syntax and Beyond

Welcome to our online talk series!

Syntactic theory in the generative framework has been developing for the past 70 years. After exploring its foundations for 3 years (see the talks on foundations here), we switch to a new theme: ‘Structure Building in Syntax and Beyond’. To facilitate our exploration of this fascinating topic, we have invited scholars in the field to reflect on structure building, primarily focusing on syntax but also in related areas, such as phonology and morphology. We invite you to participate with us in this exciting process! REFLECTIONS talks have a 2-hour slot, with a talk lasting around one hour, followed by questions and discussion.

Date:Speakers:
November 6, 2026, 12:00 PM ESTChris Collins 
January 27, 2027, 12:00 PM ESTHeather Newell
March 17, 2027, 12:00 PM EDTGuglielmo Cinque
May 28, 2027, 12:00 PM EDTStefanie Bode
▲ UPCOMING TALKS ▲ // ▼ PREVIOUS TALKS ▼
July 3, 2026Mamoru Saito: Move-α, Free Merge, and Scrambling / Handout
April 15, 2026Hilda Koopman: On Head Movement and Phrasal Movement / Slides
February 20, 2026Luigi Rizzi: Locality: History and Current Ideas / Slides
September 19, 2025Lisa Travis: Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Head Movement / Slides
June 27, 2025Rita Manzini: Language Variation & Universals in Generative Models / Slides
April 5, 2025 Ian Roberts: Against Input Generalisation: Evaluation Metrics in Generative Grammar / Slides
February 8, 2025Adriana Belletti: Comparative Dimensions in Morphosyntax: Insights from Acquisition Studies / Slides
September 28, 2024Robert Freidin: Conceptual Shifts in the Science of Grammar / Handout
June 29, 2024Howard Lasnik: Optionality in Generative Syntax / Handout
April 20, 2024Hagit Borer: Reflecting on the Generative Word / Slides
February 10, 2024Richard Kayne: Generative Syntax Over the Years. On Some Changes & Some Non-changes / Handout
November 11, 2023Robert May: The Genesis of Generative Grammar: Syntax and Logical Form / Slides

Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you the day before each talk.

Organizers:

Lydia Grebenyova
l.grebenyova@csuohio.edu

Kleanthes K. Grohmann
kleanthi@ucy.ac.cy

Contact Info

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures;
Linguistics Program
2121 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Campus Location
Rhodes Tower (RT)
1860 E. 22nd Street
Room 1619

Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.4646
wlc@csuohio.edu