Welcome to Semester Two and to the course unit Morphology, an important milestone in your academic journey at the university. This course introduces you to one of the core branches of linguistic description by focusing on the structure of words and how meaning is built from smaller units known as morphemes. As you study how words are formed, modified, and used in different contexts, you will develop analytical skills that are essential for advanced linguistic study and for understanding language in everyday life. I encourage you to stay curious, ask questions, and actively engage with the course, as this semester is an opportunity to build confidence, sharpen your thinking, and grow as independent learners. I wish you a productive, engaging, and successful semester as you begin your study of Morphology.