This lively introduction to morphology is intended for students with little background in linguistics. The book helps them find and analyze morphological data and introduces basic concepts such as the mental lexicon, inflection, derivation, morphological typology, productivity, and the interfaces between morphology, syntax, and phonology.
Content and structure
- Explanation of collecting and analyzing linguistic data
- Provided with examples from diverse languages
- Hands-on assignments for self-study and deepening
- Updated third edition with new examples and exercises
- Extensive explanation of the use of language corpora in chapter 2
- A new chapter on current theoretical frameworks
Suitable for undergraduate education and self-study, beginner to advanced level within linguistics. The text is especially focused on languages and language structures within the field of morphology, without emphasis on a specific language such as French or Spanish.
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