In this course we focus on the morphology of English, using as our background Plag’s book on English word-formation (Plag 2003). In addition, we will study a number of articleson morphological topics (such as inflection, derivation, compounding and productivity) to deepen our understanding of the issues involved.
Timetable
The timetable will be available from June 1st on the Internet.
Method of Instruction
Two-hour seminar per week.
A la carte and contract teaching
Not available as modular course or a la carte.
Course objectives
To extend the students’ knowledge of morphological theory as applied to English (building on introductory textbooks, e.g. Carstairs-McCarthy 2002); to introduce them to the question of the relationship between morphological theory and data.
Required reading
*Plag, Ingo *2003). _Word-formation in _English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. *Additional reading material to be made available during the course.
Examination
Presentation/participation (20%); two essays (40% each).
Information
English Department, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 102c. Tel. 071-5272144. English@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Blackboard/webpage
No blackboard available.
Overview
Active class discussion (including oral presentations) on the basis of a weekly programme, which will be available in January.