Course: Research Topics in Morphology 1 - Lecture

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Course title Research Topics in Morphology 1 - Lecture
Course code KGN/MO1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Krappmann Marie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lecture MO1 covers the fundamental issues, research questions, and models for addressing them within the linguistic discipline of Morphology. The introductory units focus on the basic concepts of this discipline and on its intersections with related disciplines, such as Syntax and Lexicology. The second part of the lecture focuses on the morphological characteristics of the word class "verb". Content of the individual teaching units: 1. Introduction of the discipline "morphology", intersections with other disciplines 2. Definition of the term "word" 3. Morph, morpheme, allomorph 4. Morphological models 5. Problems of defining word types 6. Lexeme construction 7. Synthetic and analytic verb forms 8. Categories of Tempus 9. Categories of Modus (+ indirect speech) 10. Category Genus verbi 11. Aspectality (vid versus Aktionsart) 12. Morphosyntax of verbs

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work
Learning outcomes
The aim of lecture MO1 is to provide students with insight into the fundamental issues, research questions, and models for addressing them within the linguistic discipline of Morphology. The introductory units focus on the basic concepts of this discipline and on its intersections with related fields, such as Syntax and Lexicology. The second part of the lecture focuses on the morphological characteristics of the word class "verb". Objectives of the individual teaching units: 1. Introduction to the discipline and overview of its intersections with other linguistic disciplines 2. Definition of the concept of "word" 3. Morph, morpheme, allomorph 4. Morphological models 5. Problems in defining word classes 6. Lexeme structure 7. Synthetic and analytic verb forms 8. The category of tense (Tempus) 9. The category of mood (Modus) (+ indirect speech) 10. The category of voice (Genus verbi) 11. Aspectuality (aspect vs. Aktionsart) 12. Morphosyntax of the verb
Upon completion of lecture MO1, students will have gained insight into the fundamental issues, research questions, and models for addressing them within the linguistic discipline of Morphology. They will become familiar with the basic concepts of this discipline and will gain an understanding of its intersections with related disciplines, such as Syntax and Lexicology. The second part of the lecture focuses on the morphological characteristics of the word class "verb". Thematic areas in which students will have a thorough understanding upon completion of the lecture: 1. Objectives of the discipline of morphology and its intersections with other disciplines 2. Definition of the concept of "word" 3. Morph, morpheme, allomorph 4. Morphological models 5. Problems in defining word classes 6. Lexeme structure 7. Synthetic and analytic verb forms 8. The category of tense (Tempus) 9. The category of mood (Modus) (+ indirect speech) 10. The category of voice (Genus verbi) 11. Aspectuality (aspect vs. Aktionsart) 12. Morphosyntax of the verb
Prerequisites
Intended for Bachelor's students. (Preferably second and third year.)

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Completion of all assignments, winter and summer semesters is completed with a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Booij, Geert et al. (Hrsg.):. (2000). Morphologie. New York.
  • Elsen, Hilke. (2011). Grundzüge der Morphologie des Deutschen. Berlin.
  • Helbig, G.; Buscha, J. (1991). Übungsgrammatik Deutsch. Leipzig.
  • Helbig, Gerhard; Buscha, Joachim. (2001). Deutsche Grammatik. Ein Handbuch für den Ausländerunterricht. Berlin und München.
  • Hentschel, Elke; Vogel, Petra M. (2009). Deutsche Morphologie. New York.
  • Heringen, Hans Jürgen. (2009). Morphologie. Paderborn.
  • Křížková, Z.; Nový, J. (1999). Grammatische Übungen für Germanisten. Olomouc.
  • Křížková, Zdenka; Nový, Jiří. (2006). Übungen zur deutschen Morphologie. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2022) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter