UNIVERSITY OF KENT MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Title of the module Morphology 2. School which will be responsible for management of the module 3. Start date of the module 4. The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable 2011/2012 5. The number of students expected to take the module 6. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal None 7. Level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]) [I] Intermediate 8. The number of credits which the module represents 15 SECL September 2012 40 Note: undergraduate full-time students take modules amounting to 120 credits per year and postgraduate full-time students take modules amounting to 180 credits per year for a Masters award 9. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Autumn or Spring 10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules The pre-requisites for this course are Foundations of Language 1 (LL310) and 2 (LL311) 11. The programme(s) of study to which the module contributes This module will be an option for all students on the BA English Language & Linguistics degree, and will be available as a wild module to students in the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and to students on the Erasmus exchange programme 12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes a) Students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of empirical inquiry in morphology and of core concepts in morphology (A2, A4, C19). b) They will develop the skill of discovering and describing patterns in given data sets, from a variety of languages, in a theoretically-informed way (A2, A4, A8). c) They will gain an understanding of the relationship between morphology and other components of the grammar, such as phonology, syntax and semantics (A1) d) They will be able to develop lines of argumentation, make informed judgements on the basis of cross-linguistic evidence, and decide between competing analyses of data (B11, B13, B12, B14, B18, C22). e) They will understand the relevance and usefulness of the cross-linguistic method as a tool to better understand the properties of their own native language (e.g., English) (A8) 13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes f) They will develop their capacity for critical thought and their ability to express these thoughts accurately (B11, B12, B14). g) They will learn how to assess the extent to which their hypotheses are validated by new data and problems given to them (B13, B17, B18, C19, C21, C22, C23). h) They will improve on their written and spoken fluency (D24, D26, D27, D31). New module specification approved by Faculty 1 March 2012 UNIVERSITY OF KENT i) They will develop their communicative skills (D26, D29). j) They will develop their time management skills (D28, D31, D32). 14. A synopsis of the curriculum This course is an introduction to morphology and to the practice of morphological analysis. By focusing on a range of phenomena, including those falling under inflection, derivation, and compounding (both in English and in other languages), the course helps students develop tools for pattern observation in data, description and analysis of word structure, and hypothesis testing. Students will also gain an understanding of the role of morphology in the grammar and how it relates to other components, such as phonology, syntax and semantics. 15. Indicative Reading List Aronoff, M. and Fudeman, K. (2005) What is Morphology?, Blackwell Bauer, L. (2003) Introducing Linguistic Morphology, Georgetown University Press Booij, G. (2007) The Grammar of Words: An Introduction to Morphology, Oxford University Press. Honda, M and W. O’Neil (2008) Thinking Linguistically. A Scientific Approach to Language, Blackwell Lieber, R. (2010) Introducing Morphology, Cambridge University Press 16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module will be taught in two sessions: a one-hour lecture and a one-hour seminar. The lecture will introduce basic concepts, issues, definitions, etc., and demonstrate the nature of morphological analysis by discussing, e.g., solutions to selected seminar exercises (learning outcomes a-e). Through classroom discussion, pair work and exercises, the seminars will provide for practical work on given data sets and exercises that are related to the topics introduced in the lecture, some of which tie in with the assessment of the module (see below) (learning outcomes f-j). Total study hours: 150 17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes This module is assessed through coursework and seminar participation. There will be a total of 3 essay assignments throughout the term: Seminar participation: 10% Essay 1 (1000 words): 25% Essay 2 (1300 words): 30% Essay 3 (1500 words): 35% Each of the assignments will consist of a problem set with data from a variety of languages. Students will have to modify the theory in order to accommodate the new data, propose a refinement of a hypothesis considered in class, and/or provide an analysis that accounts for the data. The assignments will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the material as well as their ability to recognise technical issues that arise when analyzing linguistic examples and glosses (learning outcomes a-e, g). The mark for seminar participation will reflect students’ ability to engage clearly and effectively in oral discussion and argument (learning outcomes f, h-j). 18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space Large seminar rooms with computer facilities and large whiteboard space are essential. New module specification approved by Faculty 1 March 2012 UNIVERSITY OF KENT 19. The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the University’s disability/dyslexia support service, and specialist support will be provided where needed. 20. Campus(es) where module will be delivered 1 Canterbury If the module is part of a programme in a Partner College or Validated Institution, please complete the following: 21. Partner College/Validated Institution 22. University School (for cognate programmes) or Faculty (for non-cognate programmes) responsible for the programme SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of Graduate Studies (as appropriate): "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of module proposals" ................................................................ .............................................. 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