Linguistics 4103/5103 Morphology Course Home (Fall 2011)

Table of Contents:

• Instructor
• Office Hours
• Class Time
• Required Texts
• Course Description
• Requirements
• Attendance and Evaluation
• Final Grades
• Course Schedule for Fall 2011
• Academic Dishonesty
• Appropriate Classroom Conduct

Instructor: Chongwon Park, Ph.D.

Office Hours: 10:00 - 10:55AM, MWF

Class Time: 3:00 - 3:50, MWF (EduE 36)

Required Texts:

1. What is Morphology? (Mark Aronoff and Kirsten Fudman, Wiley-Blackwell)

2. Morphology in English (Zeki Hamawand, Continuum)

Course Description:

Being an introductory survey course on linguistic morphology, this course examines key morphological concepts used to describe and explain the internal structures of words, and also deals with the central word formation processes across typologically different languages. This theoretical knowledge acquired is then applied to the analysis of word formation in various discourse domains in present day English and non-Indo-European languages. The first half of this class focuses on major morphological phenomena from a generative-linguistics perspective. The second half deals with the same issues from a radically alternative viewpoint, namely the cognitive-functional view of language. The learning outcomes of this class will be [1] the acquisition of the ability to analyze complex word structures in English and unfamiliar langauges to the students, [2] the acquisition of the analytical thinking skills that can be extended to a similar type of problem solving, and [3] the ability to critically compare and evaluate two or more approaches to the same linguistic phenomena.

Requirements:

You will have a total of 10 assignments, a Mid-term exam, and a Final exam. All the assignments and the exams are problem-solving questions. If you are taking this class for a graduate credit (LING 5103), you are required to write a final paper in lieu of the final exam. Those students are required to consult me after the mid-term to find an acceptable topic for their final paper. Upon my approval, students should start their writing project at the earlist possible time. They are also encouraged to consult me during the writing project on a weekly basis. The expected length of the final paper is 25 pages (double space). Textbook reading is required. While two sections per week will be solely devoted to lecture, one section (normaly Wednesday) will be comprised of problem solving exercises. Every student is required to participate in the problem solving section both individually as well as in the class group.

Attendance and Evaluation:

It is important for you to be present for every class. Every homework assignment should be turned in on the due date in class. Evaluation will be based on the following weight. If your attendance is perfect, you will have 3 bonus points which will be added to the total points calculated below in the table. However, keep in mind that 1 point will be taken per each class you miss. Remember that I DO NOT accept late assignments. You must turn in your assignment on or before the due date. E-mail submissions WILL NOT be accepted. Students are exptected to attend every class period. However, there are circumstances that lead to excused absence from the classroom. Excused absences are defined at http://www.duluth.umn.edu/vcaa/ExcusedAbsence.html.

Final Grades:

• 93 - 100: A
• 90 - 92: A-
• 87 - 89: B+
• 83 - 86: B
• 80 - 82: B-
• 77 - 79: C+
• 73 - 76: C
• 70 - 72: C-
• 67 - 69: D+
• 63 - 66: D
• 60 - 62: D-
• 59 or less: F

Course Schedule for Fall 2011:

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.

Appropriate Classroom Conduct:

The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University's Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/conduct/code). Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom. Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, watching videos, playing computer games, checking email, or surfing the Internet or facebooking on your computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.