COURSE PLAN: ELB4024: Morphology and Syntax
Course Leader:
SARADA NAIR
Course Code/Title:
ELB4024 : Morphology and
Syntax
Semester/Year:
September 2011
Office:
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences
Level 5, Block B,
University Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR)
Selangor, Malaysia
emaill: snair20032003@yahoo.com
Mobile:0126132811
Course Plan:
Final Version
INTRODUCTION
Morphology is the study of the combinatorial system that derives words from their parts. The
course will be examining what the properties of these 'parts' must be. From there the course will
look at the ways in which these parts may be combined to form larger units. This aspect of
morphology is notorious for its intersection with other areas of linguistics, especially syntax. The
course will look at this interface in turn, always with a view to refining our initial assumptions..
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To understand theories and concepts of morphology and syntax
2. To explore selected topics in detail that are foundational in understanding the
theories
3. To apply the concepts and values learned in their daily lives and world of work
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learners who have completed this course would be able to:
1.Analyze morphological and syntactical structures.
2.Discuss theories and concepts of morphology and syntax.
3. Apply the concepts and values learned in their daily lives and world of work.
4..Communicate
effectively,lead and work as a team.
5.Conduct research,think critically and solve problems.
TEXT BOOKS
Shorrocks, G., Morphology and Syntax Vol 2, Lang, Peter Publishing, Incorporated. 1999.
Simon-Vandenbergen, A, Davidse, K. (Ed) and Dirk Noel (Ed), Reconnecting Language :
Morphology & Syntax Functional Perspective. Benjamins, John Publishing Company, 1997.
Payne, T. E. Describing Morphosyntax : A Guide for Field Linguists. Cambridge University
Press, 1997.
Haspelmath, M. Understanding Morphology. Arnold, Edward, 2002. 5. Kemenade, A. V. and
Vincent, N. (Ed) Parameters of Morphosyntactic Change, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Brown, K. And Miller, J. V. Syntax : Linguistic Introduction to Sentence Structure. Routledge,
1999.
COURSE ASSESSMENT

Non-cognitive Assessment (Character, Attendance)
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Coursework (Continuous Assessment i.e. Quiz, Assignment, Exercises, etc.)
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Mid Semester Test

Final Examination
5%
25%
20%
50%
COURSE/ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are required to abide by the University’s Academic Regulations pertaining to all matters during their course
of study.
Example:
You are expected to fulfill the following requirements of the course to obtain a grade:
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Participation (5%)
Students are required to participate actively in class discussion, exercises, assignment
presentations and other class activities. It is just not enough to read and study the
lectures given by the instructor, or to participate mentally in the discussion without
voicing out your opinions or relating your own experiences.
Forums/Research (5%)
You are required to participate in the online forums scheduled in the semester. You need
to access the Blog and respond to the issues posted and/or published. Your answers to
the questions should be based on research.
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Project (20%)
Each student is required to work with other team members. Details of this of this will be
posted in the Blog.
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Mid-Semester Examination (20%)
You will be examined on your level of understanding and knowledge acquired including
week 6 of the semester. The format of the examinations will include essay and/or
discussion type of questions.
Final Examination (50%)
You will be examined on your level of understanding and knowledge acquired in this
course. The format of the examinations will include essay and/or discussion type of
questions. The final exam is comprehensive covering all the topics.
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Course Policies
o Academic Honesty is required of all members of a learning community. Hence,
UNITAR will not tolerate cheating or plagiarism on tests, examinations, papers or
other course assignments. Students who engage in such dishonesty may be
given failing grades or expelled from UNITAR.
o Attendance policy
o Lateness
Optional: Missed exams, missed assignments, make-up assignments, make-up exams, grading, support
services, extra credit and disability statement
DATE
WEEK
TOPICS
READINGS/QUIZ/ASSIGNMENT
/ EXAMINATION
DATELINES
/
REMARKS
. The morphology domain
22/09/2011
1
- Terms of reference and concepts
6/10/2011
3
. Generative models of morphology and
other approaches
. Linguistic Morphology
13/10/2011
4
. Morphology and Phonology
2
29/09/2011
Mid Sem Break
.Morphology and the Lexicon
20/10/11
27/10/11
5
3/11/11
6 Mid Sem Test
10/11/11
7 .Words and Rules
17/11/11
8 .Topic in Root-and –pattern morphology
24/11/11
9 Morphology Typology
1/12/11
8/12/11
15/12/11
22/12/11
29/12/11
1
0
1
1
. Morphology-syntax(noun
incorporation,construct state)
Structure and Objects
1
. What Syntax is About
1
. What Syntax is Good For
. Syntactic Competence
2
3
1
Categories and Roles
4
1
5-16
.FINAL EXAMINATION
Mid
Semester
Test: