Objectives and competences
The aim of this course is to teach the students basic terminology and methodology relating to English word-formation, to equip them with the tools for identifying basic word-formation processes and to offer them word-formation patterns that will help them expand their vocabulary.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• basic terminology and concepts
• classification of word-formation processes (derivation, compounding, blending, clipping, conversion, acronyms, initialisms, neologisms)
• productivity
• borderline cases
• word-formation processes as a means of expanding vocabulary
• practising and working with texts
Learning and teaching methods
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Homework assignments
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of basic word-formation processes and word-structure in English. Understanding basic terminology and principles of word-formation.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferring theoretical knowledge into practice. The ability to identify different word-formation processes and structures and to form new words in English. Expanding existing vocabulary.
Readings
• Bauer, L. 1983. English Word-formation. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
• Davis, M. in S. Klinar. 1996. English Derivation. Ljubljana: FF.
• Haspelmath, Martin. 2002. Understaning Morphology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
• Klinar S. in M. Davis. 2003. Introduction to English Word-formation. Ljubljana: FF.
• Plag, Ingo. 2003. Word-formation in English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Stockwell, Robert in Minkova, Donka. 2001. English Words: History and Structure.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Izvajalka bo sproti posodabljala literaturo./The reading list will be updated on a regular basis.
Prerequisits
Attendance of 80% and regular completion of coursework are required for taking the exam.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type (examination, oral, coursework, project):
• Written exam - 70 %
• Homework assignments - 20 %
• Attendance and active class participation - 10 %
