Unlike large language models that require training on vast amounts of data, children seem to be able to establish sentence structure using limited and imperfect input. This raises intriguing questions about human cognition. In this course, students will explore French syntax and universal linguistic properties through the Theory of Generative Grammar pioneered by Chomsky. They will learn key concepts of formal syntax and methods of syntactic analysis while becoming familiar with contemporary research tools, ultimately enhancing their analytical skills and understanding of French sentence structure.