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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
LROM0044-1  French phonology and morphosyntax

Duration :  15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 2nd year4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, french as a foreig4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Linguistics4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Romance Languages and Literatures, general orientation4
Lecturer :  Nicolas Mazziotta
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
All year long
Course contents :  
The theoretical part of this course will focus upon:
  • the definition of synchronic linguistics;
  • the parameters of the fields of phonology, morphology and immediate constituent grammar;
  • the inventorising and classification of basic operational relationships at each surveyed level;
  • the characterisation of classes of elements.
The practical part of the course will familiarise students with the concepts covered in the theory course and will assign exercises. Small groups of students will present the results of these exercises (orally and in a written summary).
Most analyses will focus on the French language. Data from other languages will also be used as illustrative materials.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the basic concepts of phonology and morphosyntax covered in the class.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
French grammar (B1)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Theoretical lessons with exercises and oral presentations (by students).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
See : http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Exercises will be downloadable.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination (80%). The quality of the oral presentation and the written summary will also be evaluated (20%).
Please note that you are required to be present on the day you make your presentation. Any unjustified absence will result in a grade of 0/20 for the practical part (20%).
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
None
Contacts :  
Nicolas MAZZIOTTA 04/366.53.82 nicolas.mazziotta@ulg.ac.be


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