MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

LIN2190

Historical and comparative linguistics

P Paul

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis The subject comprises work on language change and language typology. Examples will be drawn from phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicology. Attempts at explaining language change are discussed.

Assessment Test (1 hour): 40% + Written practical assignment (2000 words): 50% + Class participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

Crowley T An introduction to historical linguistics OUP, 1992

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