Admission requirements
The examination and, if indicated, the teaching of the following units of study can only be taken if the examinations of the preceding units of study have been passed of Phonology 1
Description
In this course important developments in phonological theory are introduced and discussed on the basis of selected articles and book chapters. Topics include Feature Geometry, Markedness, Prosodic Morphology and Optimality Theory.
Course objectives
Students who have successfully completed this course:
have acquired knowledge about the basics of phonological theory.
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
Homework assignments. These have to be handed in on time in order to be admitted to the midterm exam.
Take-home midterm exam
Final written exam with short open questions
Weighing
Midterm: 30%
Final exam: 70%
In order to pass the grade for the final exam has to be 5.5 or higher.
Resit
A resit is possible for the final exam.
inspection and feedback
Reviews will be organized on an individual basis within 30 days after publication of the exam results.
Reading list
The full reading list will be made available at the start of the course. It will include:
McCarthy, J. (1988). Feature geometry and dependency, a review. Phonetica 45, 2-4, 84-108.
Kager, R. (1999). Optimality Theory. Cambridge University Press. (selected chapters)
Rice, K. (2007). Markedness in Phonology. in: de Lacy, P (ed). The Cambridge Handbook of Phonology. Cambridge University Press.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on this website
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
not applicable
Contact
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
For questions regarding your studyprogress contact the Coordinator of Studies
Remarks
not applicable