M.Sc. Language Science and Technology (core course), Area L
(Linguistics)
Standard time slot: 2nd semester.
V: Thu 14.15-15.45, C7.2/5.09
Ü: Tue 10:15-11:45, C7.2/5.09
Knowledge of the development, theoretical goals and the changing accents of the phonological theories of the 20th century. Application of various phonological methods to the description of systematic sound patterning. Principles of phonological abstraction and description. Phonological processes and rules. Syllable structure and phonotactics. Generative Phonology; Nonlinear, metrical, and autosegmental phonology; tone and intonation; Optimality Theory; Exemplar Theory; Laboratory Phonology.
Reading to accompany the lecture topics, and written exercises
on the themes developed in the lectures.
Final written exam (graded).
| Date | Topic | Slides | Exercises |
| 24.04. | Introduction, Course organization IPA: consonants |
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Entrance test |
| 26.04. | IPA: vowels | ||
| 01.05. | (public holiday) | ||
| 03.05. | Phones and phonemes Principles of phonological abstraction |
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| 08.05. | Languages and dialects; non-native speech | ||
| 10.05. | Distinctive features | ||
| 15.05. | Distinctive features | ||
| 17.05. | (public holiday) | ||
| 22.05. | Distinctive features | ||
| 24.05. | Phonological processes and rules Assimilation, reduction |
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| 29.05. | Umlaut (Ger.), vowel harmony (Turk.) | ||
| 31.05. | Generative Phonology | ||
| 05.06. | Generative Phonology | ||
| 07.06. | (public holiday) | ||
| 12.06. | Generative Phonology | ||
| 14.06. | Syllable structure, phonotactics | ||
| 19.06. | Slips of the tongue, spoonerisms, pig latin | ||
| 21.06. | Nonlinear, metrical, autosegmental phonology | ||
| 26.06. | Nonlinear, metrical, autosegmental phonology | ||
| 28.06. | Tone and intonation | ||
| 03.07. | Tone accent in German dialects | ||
| 05.07. | Optimality Theory | ||
| 10.07. | Optimality Theory | ||
| 12.07. | Abstraction revisited: Exemplar Theory | ||
| 17.07. | Exemplar Theory | ||
| 19.07. | Laboratory Phonology | Prepare questions | |
| 24.07. | Questions and answers | ||
| 26.07. | Written exam | Registration deadline (HISPOS): July 12, 2012 |