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FR396K Rommorph S21 Course Description-Syllabus FR396K Romance Morphology 1 Russi, Spring 2021 FR396K –ROMANCE MORPHOLOGY Unique # 36945 Spring 2021 T–TH 11–12:30 Web Instructor: Cinzia Russi Office: HRH 3.110B Phone: 471-7024 Office hours: T & TH 1:00–2:00, and by appointment Email: [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION I. Course Aims and Objectives The primary objective of this course is to examine the most distinctive morphological features of the major Romance languages and selected Romance varieties/dialects from a historical comparative perspective. We start with an introductory description of the domain of morphology. Next, we carry out a brief overview of some of the most prominent theoretical framework currently adopted in morphological analyses that will give us the background to better approach the reading assignments. We then proceed to a diachronic characterization the core morphological features of Romance languages pertaining to: • verbal and nominal inflection; • metaphony; • word formation (derivation and compounding, borrowing); • the relationship between inflection and derivation; • morphologization. The secondary goal of this course help students develop skills that are essential to achieve a successful academic career. Thus, by the end of the course students will have: a. developed or strengthened the analytical skills necessary for reading scholarly literature, and become familiar with the most prominent scholars in the field of Romance morphology (and Romance linguistics in general); b. practiced writing abstracts for conference presentations and articles, and delivering scholarly presentations to a peer audience; c. improved the skills required to conduct research and write scholarly articles. II. Format and Procedures 1. General format –Synchronous Zoom meetings comprising lectures and ‘in-class’ discussion sessions. a. In the lectures, I will present core notions and data, which will be summarized in handouts. It will be the students’ responsibility to go over the material presented in class and, whenever needed, integrate it through further independent reading that I will suggest. b. During the ‘in-class’ discussion sessions, I expect active participation from all the students in the form of giving concrete and lively input to the discussion. It is thus crucial that students complete the reading assignments as listed in the syllabus. FR396K Romance Morphology 2 Russi, Spring 2021 2. Feedback – During this course I will ask students to give me feedback on their learning in informal as well as formal ways, which may include anonymous surveys about how my teaching strategies are helping or hindering their learning. It’s crucial for me to know students’ expectations as well as their reaction to what we’re doing in class. Thus, I encourage students to respond to these surveys to ensure that together we can create an effective and comfortable environment for teaching and learning. 3. Personal Pronoun Preference – Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender, gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters provided the student’s legal name; I will happily honor students’ request to address them by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of your preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. III. My Assumptions I assume students to be familiar with the core notions of general linguistics. I also assume that students will actively seek my assistance whenever they deem necessary. IV. Course Requirements Graduate standing is required. Consent of Graduate Adviser must be obtained. 1. Course Readings/Materials – All our readings will be posted on Canvas. 2. Assessment, and Evaluation a. Oral presentations – The students will give three class presentations; they will present: i. two of the assigned readings; ii. a research project proposal they will develop during the semester. The oral presentations are expected to be about 20 minutes long and will be followed by a question/discussion period. b. Research project proposal – The students will write a research project proposal of a length of about 10 pages, which will be due on the last day of class. The only restriction that applies to the research topic is that it falls within the domain Romance morphology; that is, your research project can focus on any Romance language (or dialect), and any morphological phenomenon. The topic will be chosen and submitted on Tuesday, February 23. The students are strongly advised to discuss the topic with the instructor before making their choice. The research project proposal will include an annotated bibliography; additional detail on the organization, format, etc. will be provided during the semester. c. Abstract of the research project – The students will submit a first draft of the abstract on Tuesday, March 30; the final draft will be due on the last day of class. 4. Use of Canvas in class – I will use Canvas to post course materials, both required and supplemental. Canvas offers 24/7 Support via phone, chat or email. Click on (?)Help in the lower left corner of Canvas for more information. If you need to contact the UT Austin Canvas Team, please email [email protected]. Members of the UT Canvas Support team are available during Workshops, walk-in office hours and by appointment. V. Grading Procedures Grades will be calculated as follows: • Class discussion 15% • Oral presentations 30% FR396K Romance Morphology 3 Russi, Spring 2021 • Research project proposal 35% • Abstract 20% VI. Important dates January 22, Friday – Fourth class day; Last day of the official add/drop period; after this date, changes in registration may require the approval of the department chair and usually the student’s dean. Last day graduate students may register and pay tuition without the approval of the graduate dean. February 3, Wednesday – Twelfth class day; this is the date the official enrollment count is taken. Last day an undergraduate student may add a class except for rare and extenuating circumstances. Last day a graduate student may, with the required approvals, add a class. April 26, Monday – Last day a graduate student may change registration in a class to or from the credit/no credit basis. May 7, Friday – Last day a graduate student may, with the required approvals, drop a class or withdraw from the University. VII. Academic Integrity University of Texas Honor Code – The core values of The University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the university is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community. • Each student in this course is expected to abide by the University of Texas Honor Code given above. Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student’s own work. • You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in lecture and the sections with other students. You can give “consulting” help to or receive “consulting” help from such students. However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of work done by someone else, in the form of an e-mail, an e-mail attachment file, a diskette, or a hard copy. • You are not allowed to recycle previous work (i.e., work done for previous courses) without previously discussing it with me. Should plagiarism occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this Code can also be extended to include failure of the course and University disciplinary action. VII. Other University Notices and Policies 1. Title IX Reporting – Title IX is a federal law that protects against sex and gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence and stalking at federally funded educational institutions. UT Austin is committed to fostering a learning and working environment free from discrimination in all its forms. When sexual misconduct occurs in our community, the university can: • Intervene to prevent harmful behavior from continuing or escalating. • Provide support and remedies to students and employees who have experienced harm or have become involved in a Title IX investigation. FR396K Romance Morphology 4 Russi, Spring 2021 • Investigate and discipline violations of the university’s relevant policies (https://titleix.utexas.edu/relevantpolices/). Beginning January 1, 2020, Texas Senate Bill 212 requires all employees of Texas universities, including faculty, report any information to the Title IX Office regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking that is disclosed to them. Texas law requires that all employees who witness or receive any information of this type (including, but not limited to, writing assignments, class discussions, or one-on-one conversations) must be reported. I am a Responsible Employee and must report any Title IX related incidents that are disclosed in writing, discussion, or one-on-one. Before talking with me, or with any faculty or staff member about a Title IX related incident, be sure to ask whether they are a responsible employee. If you would like to speak with someone who can provide support or remedies without making an official report to the university, please email [email protected]. For more information about reporting options and resources, visit http://www.titleix.utexas.edu/, contact the Title IX Office via email at [email protected], or call 512-471-0419. Although graduate teaching and research assistants are not subject to Texas Senate Bill 212, they are still mandatory reporters under Federal Title IX laws and are required to report a wide range of behaviors we refer to as sexual misconduct, including the types of sexual misconduct covered under Texas Senate Bill 212.
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