Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - LING 323 B100

Morphology (3)

Class Number: 2693

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 282W.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Word structure in natural languages and its relationship to phonological and syntactic levels of grammar.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will establish foundations in morphological analysis, providing descriptive and analytical techniques for analyzing the internal structure of words. These foundations will be used to solve problems in typologically different morphological systems and assess theoretical constructs in linguistics. Linguistic argumentation skills will also be taught and evaluated in both in-class exams and take-home assignments. 

MODE OF INSTRUCTION/DELIVERY: blended (2 hours in-person, one hour asynchronous) 

PLATFORMS USED: Canvas 

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: laptop 

Grading

  • Homework Assignments 66%
  • Participation 10%
  • Quizzes 12%
  • Article Presentation 12%

NOTES:

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (cal_admin@sfu.ca, 778-782-3112) 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  • Martin Haspelmath and Andrea Sims (2015, 2nd ed.) Understanding Morphology. London: Arnold. 
  • Articles available on Canvas. 

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.

Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.