Course Description
The linguistic study of word structure and how this relates to other components of the grammar of a language (phonology, syntax, semantics). Theoretical issues and problems in the study of morphology will be discussed in connection with the analysis of data from a wide variety of languages.
Athena Title
MORPHOLOGY
Semester Course Offered
Offered every odd-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students will understand the principles of word structure a and the linguistic relationships between word structure and the systems of phono- logy, syntax, and semantics, will be familiar with major theoretical issues and problems in the study of morphology, and will be able to perform morphological analyses on samples of language.
Topical Outline
Topics will vary, but will consist of readings and lectures on morphemes, grammati- cal categories, morphosyntax, structuralist theory, early generative approaches, autosegmental phonology, prosodic morphology, and the interfaces between morphology, phonology, and syntax. A number of graded tasks will be assigned, such as quizzes, tests, and various writing assignments done either in or outside of class.
Syllabus