160102 SE Seminar in Theory of Grammar: Morphology (2009S)

In this course we will discuss the major types of morphological phenomena and the means by which they are best characterized. We will discuss the relation between morphology and other aspects of language and will survey some influential theoretical approaches to morphological structure. The latter part of the course will concentrate on the role of morphology in language performance. Students will participate as discussion leaders for specific topics and will present two written documents. The first will be a comparison of two morphological sketches drawn from the "Handbook of Morphology". These will be contrasted both in terms of content and theoretical approach. The second document will be a substential term paper which explores one of the topics covered in the course in greater depth and with reference to primary current literature.