Phonological Theory

Summer 2015, Möbius & Trouvain (V + Ü, 4 SWS, 6 CP, LSF 87412)

M.Sc. Language Science and Technology (core course), Area L (Linguistics)
Standard time slot: 2nd semester.

V: Wed 10.15-11.45, C7.2/5.09
Ü: Tue 16:00-17:30, C7.2/5.09

Final exam: Wed July 29, 2015

Content

Knowledge of the development and theoretical goals of phonological theories. 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. Tone and intonation. Laboratory Phonology. Exemplar Theory.

Exercises and exam

Reading to accompany the lecture topics, and written exercises on the themes developed in the lectures.
Final written exam (graded).

Literature

Companion textbook:

Resources


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