Admission requirements
Successful completion of Phonology I.
Description
In this second course on phonology, the sequel to Phonology I, we focus on theory development: the process by which formal models are evaluated and revised in order to meet empirical and conceptual goals. The course will also provide an introduction to Optimality Theory (OT), a constraint- based framework that contrasts with the rule-based framework from Phonology I.
Course objectives
Students who have successfully completed this course:
have acquired knowledge about the basics of phonological theory development.
understand the basics of theoretical argumentation in phonology and are able to apply this knowledge at a basic level.
are able to analyze phonological data using Optimality Theory at a basic level.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Lecture
Assessment method
Assessment
Short Quizzes (4)
Midterm: Take home assignment
Final Exam: Final paper
Weighing
Short Quizzes: 20%
Midterm: 30%
Final paper: 50%
Resit
A resit is possible for both the Midterm Assignment and Final paper. The Final paper should have a grade of 5.5 or higher to pass the course.
inspection and feedback
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Reading list
Zsiga, E. (2013). The Sounds of Language: An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology. Malden, MA, and Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell
Kager, R. (1999). Optimality Theory. Cambridge University Press.
McCarthy (2008). Doing Optimality Theory. Malden, MA, and Oxford: Blackwell.
Kisseberth, C. (1970). On the functional unity of phonological rules. Linguistic Inquiry 1(3), 291-306.
Registration
Enrolment through My Studymap is mandatory.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar
For questions related to the content of the course, please contact the lecturer, you can find their contact information by clicking on their name in the sidebar.
For questions regarding enrollment please contact the Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats E-mail address Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats: osz-oa-reuvensplaats@hum.leidenuniv.nl
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Remarks
not applicable