Techniques for describing and analysing the morphosyntactic structures of words and sentences. Examination of both the diversity and the underlying similarities amongst languages of the world.
An overview of recent morphological and syntactic research, based on data from a wide range of languages. Students will learn to understand the unity and diversity of the world's languages. No previous knowledge of languages other than English is required.
| Paper title | Morphosyntax: Diversity and Unity |
|---|---|
| Paper code | LING314 |
| Subject | Linguistics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 200-level LING paper
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the English and Linguistics Programme website
- Teaching staff
- Convenor and Lecturer: Dr Simon Overall
- Teaching Arrangements
Taught through lectures, tutorials, student presentations and hands-on analysis of data.
- Textbooks
Readings will be assigned and will be available through the library.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking,
Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire concepts and terminology for linguistic typology
- Develop a sound understanding of theoretical issues in linguistic analysis
- Develop advanced skills of analysis, argumentation and evaluation in linguistic analysis
- Appreciate the unity and diversity of human language
