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Module QXL-2204:
Morphosyntax

Module Facts

Run by School of Arts, Culture and Language

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Eirini Sanoudaki

Overall aims and purpose

The module presents the students with topics and data analysis in the fields of morphology and syntax, beginning with a review of terms and terminology. Topics and data analysis include: grammatical categories, morphological mapping, the nature of the morpho-syntactic interface, theoretical syntax, constituent structure and grammatical relations. The knowledge and skills acquired in this module will be essential for a number of other modules and/or projects.

Course content

This module provides an intermediate level framework in which to both study and apply key ideas, terms and concepts on the fields of morphology and syntax. There are two goals for this course. The first goal is to introduce students to ideas and principles central to the study of both morphology and syntax. The second goal is to provide students with the tools to apply the terms and principles to data sets in order to conduct morphological and /or syntactic analysis. The lectures will provide students with the “big picture”, i.e. central ideas are summarized, important terms and principles defined and analytical tools are presented. In the tutorials, students apply the knowledge gained to linguistic examples and/or data sets.

The following are representative topics:
1: Review: Introduction, word structure, types of morphemes.
2: Productivity, Inflectional morphology.
3: Morphological mappings of grammatical function.
4: Grammatical relations.
5: Constituent structure.
6: Theories of syntax.

Assessment Criteria

excellent

A:
Student has achieved a thorough standard of understanding and/or knowledge in all learning outcomes; or student has demonstrated an exceptional level of achievement in one or more learning outcomes together with a good overall standard: student has achieved a thorough understanding of the subject, both in terms of content and theory; student is able to apply concepts clearly and accurately; substantial evidence of critical and original thought and analysis; clear, logical argument; high level of communicative competence; free from irrelevant material and errors of spelling and punctuation; evidence of extensive reading beyond basic texts and clear and accurate references to source material.

threshold

D:
Student has achieved the minimum acceptable standard of understanding and/or knowledge in all the learning outcomes. Student can demonstrate a minimum level of understanding of the basic concepts and be able to apply them to data with some degree of accuracy.

good

B:
Student has achieved a better-than-average standard of understanding and/or knowledge in all learning outcomes, and has a clear and accurate understanding of concepts; ability to apply concepts to data critically and thoughtfully; evidence of wide reading and clear and accurate reference to source materials; free from misunderstanding and errors of content; free from irrelevant material.

Learning outcomes

  1. Students will know what the central terms in the study of morphology and syntax are.

  2. Students will understand and be able to apply data analysis methods that are commonly used in the study of morphology and syntax

  3. Students will understand and be able to present and discuss key facts, concepts, and ideas relating to the study of both morphology and syntax and how these two domains interact and impact one another.

  4. Students will understand the nature of theoretical linguistics in the fields of morphology and syntax and the contribution that theoretical proposals make to our understanding of human language.

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
COURSEWORK Data Analysis 40.00
CLASS TEST Online test 60.00

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours
Tutorial

Students are encouraged to see the lecturer on a one-to-one basis during published office hours (or by appointment) to discuss issues with the module content, seek clarification on topics and discussions, and discuss feedback on assessments and class exercises.

2
Private study

Directed Reading - students are given required reading each week (of about 2 hours) on the topic of that week's lecture.

22
Lecture

One 2-hour lecture per fortnight (over both semesters)

22
Seminar

Monthly 1-hour tutorials (over both semesters)

5
Private study

In their own time, students will be expected to do further reading, go through materials covered in class and do further research on the topics, and prepare assignments.

149

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
  • Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team

Subject specific skills

  • Writing & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in written form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language studies.
  • Analysis & interpretation skills - students will be able to analyse, interpret data accurately, and draw appropriate conclusions based on the application of appropriate analytic and theoretical frameworks available in linguistics and English language studies.
  • Evaluation & reflection - students will be able to critically evaluate a particular position, viewpoint or argument in relation to a specific area of investigation. They will be able to reflect on the efficacy of a particular approach, practice or performance, and moderate these as a consequence in order to achieve specific goals.
  • Fluency, confidence and proficiency in the use of English -students will demonstrate their ability and proficiency to use and understand and instruct others in English in a range of academic and classroom contexts.
  • Effective communication - students will develop the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently, in a range of contexts, to different audience types, and making use of a range of supporting materials
  • Learning to learn - students will learn to reflect, modify and improve their learning strategies
  • Awareness of and appreciation for linguistic and cultural differences - students will develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the range and nature of linguistic and cultural diversity
  • Proficiency in the use of English in reading, writing, speaking and/or listening - students will demonstrate proficiency in their ability to use and understand English in a range of different contexts and via different media.
  • Understanding of the nature and organization of language - students will demonstrate familiarity with observations and findings relating to various aspects of linguistic phenomena and organization.
  • Knowledge of the nature of language origins, change and use - students will demonstrate familiarity with phenomena and findings relating to the nature of language origins, the way language changes, and factors involved in and affecting language use.

Resources

Resource implications for students

None

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/qxl-2204.html

Courses including this module

Compulsory in courses:

  • Q301: BA English Language year 2 (BA/EL)
  • Q312: BA English Language (with International Experience) year 2 (BA/ELIE)
  • Q30P: BA English Language with Placement Year year 2 (BA/ELP)
  • Q140: BA Ling & the Eng Lang year 2 (BA/LELA)
  • Q100: BA Linguistics year 2 (BA/LING)
  • Q104: BA Linguistics (with International Experience)) year 3 (BA/LINGIE)
  • QQ31: BA Linguistics & the English Language with International Exp year 3 (BA/LWEL)
  • Q102: MArts Bilingualism year 2 (MARTS/BILING)
  • Q105: MArts Linguistics with International Experience year 2 (MARTS/LIE)
  • Q101: MArts Linguistics year 2 (MARTS/LING)

Optional in courses:

  • T101: BA Chinese and Linguistics year 2 (BA/CHL)
  • WQ93: BA Creative Stds & English Lang. year 2 (BA/CSTEL)
  • QQ3M: BA English Language & Cymraeg year 2 (BA/ELC)
  • T123: BA English Language and Chinese year 2 (BA/ELCH)
  • 8G55: BA English Language with Creative Writing (with Int Exp) year 3 (BA/ELCIE)
  • Q3WL: BA Eng Lang with Creat Writ year 2 (BA/ELCW)
  • Q310: BA Eng Lit with Eng Lang year 2 (BA/ELEL)
  • QR3C: BA English Language and French year 2 (BA/ELFR)
  • Q3WP: BA Eng Lang with Film Studs year 2 (BA/ELFS)
  • QR3F: BA English Language and German year 2 (BA/ELG)
  • QR3H: BA English Language and Italian year 2 (BA/ELIT)
  • PQ54: BA English Lang & Journalism with International Experience year 2 (BA/ELJIE)
  • PQ53: BA English Language & Journalism year 2 (BA/ELJO)
  • 1Q3Q: BA Linguistics and English Literature year 2 (BA/ELL)
  • QQC3: BA English Lang and Lit year 2 (BA/ELLIT)
  • QQCF: BA English Language & English Lit [with Foundation Year] year 2 (BA/ELLITF)
  • Q3P3: BA English Lang with Media Stds year 2 (BA/ELMS)
  • CQ83: BA English Language & Psychology year 2 (BA/ELPSY)
  • Q318: BA Eng Lang for Speech & Language Therapy (Subj to Validn) year 2 (BA/ELSLT)
  • LQ3J: BA English Lang. & Sociology year 2 (BA/ELSOC)
  • QR3K: BA English Language and Spanish year 2 (BA/ELSP)
  • Q315: BA English Language for TEFL year 2 (BA/ELT)
  • Q3Q2: BA English Language w English Lit year 2 (BA/ENGEL)
  • PQ3J: BA Film Studies and English Language year 2 (BA/FSELAN)
  • QR13: BA Italian/Linguistics year 2 (BA/ITL)
  • Q1Q3: BA Ling with Eng Lit year 2 (BA/LEL)
  • QR11: BA Linguistics/French year 2 (BA/LFR)
  • QR15: BA Linguistics and French with International Experience year 2 (BA/LFRIE)
  • QR12: BA Linguistics/German year 2 (BA/LG)
  • Q1C8: BA Linguistics and Psychology year 2 (BA/LP)
  • QR14: BA Linguistics/Spanish year 2 (BA/LSP)
  • LQ31: BA Sociology/Linguistics year 2 (BA/SL)
  • QQ15: BA Cymraeg and Linguistics year 2 (BA/WL)
  • Q316: MArts English Language for TEFL year 2 (MARTS/ELT)
  • Q317: MArts English Lang for TEFL with International Experience year 2 (MARTS/ELTI)

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