LING 360 Morphology (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010)
This course provides an introduction to linguistic morphology, covering the major concepts of, theoretical approaches to, and current issues in the literature on word-formation in human languages. Issues to be addressed include the nature of word-hood; inflection and derivation; "piece"-based vs. "process"-based approaches to morphology; paradigms; productivity; and the locus of morphology with respect to phonology and syntax. In addition to discussion of the above theoretical issues, we will also be applying the principles of morphological analysis to actual linguistic data from English as well as various other languages from around the world.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: participation in discussions, occasional homework, one or two midterm exams, an oral presentation, and a final project.
Prerequisites: Linguistics 100 or Linguistics 210. No enrollment limit (expected: 5-10).
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