Prospectus

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Linguistics 5: The Morphology of English

Course
2010-2011

Admission Requirements

A pass mark for Linguistics 2 and 4 or similar courses.

Description

This course focuses on the morphological structure of English words. Topics considered include the status of the notion of ‘word’, the elements of which words are composed (roots and affixes), the difference between inflection and derivation, the internal structure of compounds, and the historical origin of English word formation processes.

Course Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge of morphological processes and operations in general and the morphology of English specifically.

Timetable

The timetable will be available from June 1st on the Internet.

Mode of Instruction

One hour lecture and one hour seminar per week.

Assessment

One in-term written assignment (30%), final written examination (70%).

Blackboard

This course is supported by Blackboard.

Reading list

  • Carstairs-McCarthy, A. (2002). An Introduction to English Morphology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.

Registration

Students can register through uSis.

Register for ‘Contractonderwijs’ via: www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/onderwijs/contractonderwijs

Contact information

English Department, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 103c. Phone: 071 527 2144, or mail: english@hum.leidenuniv.nl

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