Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - LING 323 D100

Morphology (3)

Class Number: 1374

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Oct 24, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 31 – Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

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

COURSE DETAILS:

LING 323-Morphology focusses on word structure in natural languages and its relationship to phonological and syntactic levels of grammar. Prerequisite: LING 282W.

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: In-person.

Grading

  • Participation 12%
  • Assignments/Projects 22%
  • Midterm Exam 1 22%
  • Midterm Exam 2 22%
  • Midterm Exam 3 22%
  • No Final Exam

REQUIREMENTS:

PLATFORMS USED: Canvas

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: laptop and access to Internet.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  • Lieber, Rochelle. 2024. Introducing Morphology.  3rd edition. Cambridge University Press. (paperback).

ISBN: 13 978-1108958486

  • Other readings (books chapters and articles) will be provided via the SFU library.

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

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term 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.