Part I. Foundations

In Chapters 1-6, we will learn how to:

• Define the fields of morphology and syntax.
• Apply the scientific method to the study of morphology and syntax.
• Describe the main theoretical assumptions of generative grammar.
• Describe and identify various kinds of morphemes and morphological processes..
• Collect, share, present, and format morphosyntactic data.
• Classify words according to part of speech.
• Develop writing, argumentation, and study skills, especially as they pertain to linguistics.