The course will investigate how word structure is organised in languages, and the major methodological approaches that have been used to study it.  In  addition to examining the major concepts in modern morphological theory, it will also consider in detail the morphology of a small number of languages of different types.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. read books and articles about morphology in a variety of theoretical frameworks
2. apply a range of concept and terms from morphology to data that exemplify them
3. solve simple problems in morphological analysis
4. undertake guided but original research in the morphological structure of languages of different types, for example as in field methods courses on unfamiliar languages, or to support the teaching of more familiar ones

• 4 problem sets, worth 60%, due weeks 3, 6, 8, 10, assessing outcomes 2, 3
• 1 research report on a morphological description, worth 20%, due week 12, assessing outcomes 1,4
• 1 research report on a morphological theory, worth 20%, due during exam period, assessing outcomes 1,2,4

2 lectures for 13 weeks, and 8 tutorials (more if need arises).  Students can expect to spend 5 additional hours/week in study.