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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.

  • doc. dr. KATJA PLEMENITAŠ

  • Written examination: 70
  • Coursework: 20
  • In-class participation: 10

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  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - 2nd