Compile modules for the kernel?

[Anita Lewis]

Is it possible to compile a module for the kernel without recompiling the
kernel itself?  Let's say I got a new sound card and don't have that module
in the sound directory in /var/lib/modules, because when I compiled my
kernel I chose the Soundblaster stuff for the card I had then.  Is it
possible to just compile the module needed for the new card?  If so, how do
I do that?  

Thankfully, I do not have the problem, but I have wondered about this and
never seen it addressed.  Thanks.

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Anita
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