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Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Morphosyntax: Diversity and Unity
Subject Linguistics
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
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

simon.overall@otago.ac.nz

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

Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Morphosyntax: Diversity and Unity
Subject Linguistics
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
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

simon.overall@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Convener 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 library reserve and eReserve.

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
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