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LINGS302-23A (HAM)
Comparative Linguistics
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Julie Barbour
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I.3.12
julie.barbour@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
The course has a strong practical orientation and students will complete a series of guided pieces of analysis in term one, and two significant pieces of language analysis in term two. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge along with analytical skills to analyse, and describe linguistic data from a variety of languages. Having learned about comparative linguistic research and the formulation of typological generalisations, students will be assessed on their ability to analyse morphosyntactic properties and processes in novel data sets.
How this paper will be taught
This course is taught through the combination of a two hour practical workshop (timetabled as a lecture) and online learning materials provided in moodle each week. Attendance at the weekly workshop is considered compulsory and time will be spent on assessment preparation in these sessions. Generally, attendance in person is preferred; however, students may also attend via Zoom. In the case of lecturer illness, workshops will be offered by Zoom where possible.
During Term 1, students will workshop a series of Language Analysis tasks. Students are encouraged to continue working together outside of the weekly lectures on these tasks, although write-up of tasks for the Term 1 Portfolio must be completed independently. During Term 2, students will work on two major pieces of analysis. Each piece of analysis will be assessed in two parts - the interlinearisation of data, and the analysis of data by responding to questions.
Students are encourage to form study groups to collaborate in learning. Students are invited to make use of the Linguistics Meeting Room in I3.08 or other spaces on campus or online.
Required Readings
Payne, Thomas E. 2006. Exploring Language Structure: A student’s guide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
An electronic copy of this book is available in the University library.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.