- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Module co-ordinator: Prof. Peter Sells
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
This module provides an overview of the field of morphology, the study of the structure of words, drawing evidence from a wide variety of languages.
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 |
Drawing evidence from a wide variety of languages, the module investigates the structure of words and introduces theoretical approaches to morphological analysis. Topics covered include types of morphemes, morphological derivation, polysemy, inflection, and productivity of morphological processes. The module also explores how morphology interacts with syntax and phonology, building on syntax and phonology skills acquired in the first year.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Exercises |
N/A | 30 |
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) Morphology |
8 hours | 70 |
None
3 formatives during the term, preparation for the summative assignments.
Summative assessment: 30% written assignment due Week 8; 70% examination in January.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) Reassessment: Morphology |
8 hours | 100 |
Written feedback on formatives within 15 working days.
Written feedback on summatives within 20 working days.
Lieber, Rochelle. 2015. Introducing morphology. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
There will be supplementary readings.