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
5. evaluate the suitability of different morphological frameworks for the morphological phenomena of diverse languages

3 analytical assignments (15% each, totalling 45%; 1-2 pages of data calling for 2-4 pages of analysis) [LOs 2,3]

400 word plan for research report (5%)  [LOs 5,4]

2,500 word research report (30%) [LOs 1,2,4,5]

Final examination (20%) [LOs 2,3]

2.6 contact hours + 7.4 readings, assessment items and tutorial preparation per week

Introduction to Syntax LING6003

The textbook will be specified on Wattle, and additional readings made available there.