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Module Description
Title
Code
Level
Credit rating
(points)
Prerequisites
Type of module
Aims
Learning outcomes
(number each Learning
Outcome)
General Linguistics 2
LN433
One
20
None
Double
The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to
the SEEC level descriptors for level 1 study. The module aims to:
 Develop students’ understanding of basic morphological and
syntactic concepts
 Introduce basic descriptive and analytical techniques in
morphology and syntax
 Prepare students for more focused and in-depth linguistics
study in year 2
In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 1 study, by
the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Describe basic morphological processes from a variety of
world’s languages
2. Undertake basic morphological analyses in English and in a
variety of world’s languages
3. Describe the structure of a wide variety of sentential
constructions
4. Undertake basic syntactic analyses in English based on the
principles of Generative grammar
Content
Morphology:
Inflectional and derivational morphology
Morphemes and distinctive features
Word formation
The basic techniques of field linguistics
Syntax:
Generative grammar
Phrase structure trees and context-free rule systems
Transformational rules
The basic techniques of field linguistics
Learning and teaching
strategies
Contact Time:
Lectures and workshops
Non-contact Time:
Morphology and syntax exercises
Reading parts of books from the learning support list
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Learning support
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Students submit an essay and a set of morphology and syntax
exercises
Books:
Aitchison, J. (1995) Linguistics: An Introduction. London: Hodder &
Stoughton.
Akmajian, A. et al (2001) Linguistics: An Introduction to Language
and Communication. 5th edn. Massachusetts: The MIT Press.
Brown, E. K. and Miller, J. (1992) Syntax: a linguistic introduction to
sentence structure. 2nd edn. London: Hutchinson.
Carstairs-McCarthy, A. (2002) An Introduction to English
Morphology. New York: Croom Helm.
Chomsky, N. (1965) Aspects of the Theory of Syntax.
Cambridge:MA.: The MIT Press.
Coates, R. (1999) Word Structure. London: Routledge.
Crystal, D. (1985) Linguistics. 2nd edn. London: Penguin Books.
Fromkin, V. et al (2003) An Introduction to Language. 7th edn.
Boston: MA.: Thomson Heinle.
Haspelmath, M. (2002) Understanding Morphology. London:
Arnold.
Katamba, F. (1993) Morphology. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Lyons, J. (1977) Chomsky. London: Fontana.
Lyons, J. (1981) Language and Linguistics. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Maher, J. and Groves, J. (1996) Chomsky for Beginners.
Cambridge: Icon Books.
O’Grady, W. et al. (1996) Contemporary Linguistics. London:
Longman.
Palmer, F. R. (1983) Grammar. 2nd edn. London: Penguin Books.
Radford, A. (1981). Transformational Syntax: a students’ guide to
Chomsky’s extended standard theory. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Tallerman, M. (1998) Understanding Syntax. London: Arnold.
Trask, L. (1995) Language: The Basics. London: Routledge.
Yule, G. (1996) The Study of Language. 2nd edn. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
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Assessment task
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Assessment will be in the context of the University of Brighton
Assessment Policy and the Faculty Code of Practice in
Assessment, and students will be required to complete the following
tasks:
One assignment which consists of two short essay questions and
practical exercises and data analysis in morphology and syntax.
Each task will be marked on a percentage basis.
Assessment criteria
General criteria for assessment are framed by the SEEC
descriptors for level 1. Against specific criteria, credit will be
awarded for:
(LO1) Successful description and understanding of morphological
and syntactic concepts
(LO2) Successful analysis of morphological and syntactic data
(LO3) Demonstrating ability to isolate morphemes and describe and
discuss problems associated with morphological structure in world’s
languages
(LO4) Demonstrating ability to describe the syntactic structure of
sentences with specific application of tree diagrams
All learning outcomes must be achieved in order to pass the module
at the threshold level.
Brief description of module This module presents the basic building blocks for developing
students’ understanding of morphology and syntax. Descriptive
content and/or aims for
analysis in the two branches of linguistics enables students to
publicity
examine how different natural languages can be, by illustrating a
range of morphological and syntactic features.
Area examination board to Language/Linguistics
which module relates
Jelena Timotijevic
Module team/authors/coordinator
Semester Two
Semester offered
Timetable slot(s)
Falmer
Site where delivered
Sept 2006
Date of first approval
N/A
Date of last revision
Sept 2006
Date of approval of this
version
1
Version number
LN131
Replacement for previous
module
Route for which module is BA (Hons) Language Studies with Linguistics - core
acceptable and status in
that Route
Course(s) which module is BA (Hons) Language Studies with Linguistics - core
acceptable and status in
course
School of Languages
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External examiner(s)