Course ID
043758
Course Description
All theories of grammar incorporate some type of lexicon: the most basic step in characterizing the sound-meaning pairing that constitutes language is to link phonological strings with concepts. In my view, the linkage with phonology is very indirect, but understanding how it arises and how the grammar interacts with conceptual structure is my central interest and is the focus of this course. The structure of the lexicon and the type of operations (if any) that are included in it can vary widely from theory to theory. The relationship of the lexicon to the rest of the grammar is a central topic for any linguistic model, and we will look at the question from several angles: morphological, syntactic, psychological, semantic and typological.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
LING 300
May be convened with
LING522
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No