For your assignment, locate the listed dissertations, and bring a photocopy of the abstract to class. In addition, write how to obtain a "University Microfilms" copy of these dissertations. Do not actually order or purchase these dissertations unless you also want to read them! 

Gibson, E. 1991. A Computational Theory of Human Language Processing: Memory Limitations and Processing Breakdown. Dissertation, Carnegie Mellon University.

Jonas, D. 1995. Clause Structure and Verb Syntax in Scandinavian and English. Dissertation, Harvard University.

Schütze, Carson. 1997. INFL in Child and Adult Language: Agreement, Case and Licensing. Dissertation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Zwart, J.W. 1993. Dutch Syntax: A Minimalist Approach. Dissertation, University of Groningen.