Course Description: Morphology

Morphology is a core subject in linguistics that explores the internal structure of words and the rules governing their formation. This course introduces students to fundamental concepts such as morphemes, word classes, inflection, derivation, compounding, and morphological processes across languages. Students will analyze how words are built, how meaning is encoded in word forms, and how morphology interacts with phonology, syntax, and semantics.

The course emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Learners will engage in comparative studies of morphological systems, examine cross-linguistic variations, and apply morphological analysis to authentic linguistic data. By the end of the course, students are expected to:

• Understand key principles of word structure and morphological theory.

• Identify and classify morphemes in different languages.

• Analyze word formation processes such as affixation, reduplication, and compounding.

• Explore the relationship between morphology and other linguistic components.

• Apply morphological knowledge to language teaching, linguistic research, and problem-solving tasks.

This course equips students with analytical tools to deepen their understanding of language structure and prepares them for advanced studies in linguistics, applied linguistics, and language education.