Phonological Explorations

Author : Bert Botma,Roland Noske
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783110295177

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Phonological Explorations by Bert Botma,Roland Noske Pdf

The 16 papers contained in this volume address a variety of phonological topics from different theoretical perspectives. Combined, they provide an excellent showcase for the diversity of the field. Topics considered include the place of allomorphy in grammar; Dutch clippings; the status of recursion in phonology; the role of contrast preservation in the Grimm-Verner push chain; the phonological specification of Dutch ‘tense’ and ‘lax’ monophthongs; the distribution of English vowels in a Strict CV framework; a dependency-based analysis of Germanic vowel shifts; a Radical CV Phonology approach to vowel harmony; emergentist vs. universalist perspectives on frequency effects in vowel harmony; the representation of Limburgian tonal accents; durational enhancement in Maastricht Limburguish high vowels; constraint conjunction in Mandarin Chinese; lexical tone association in Harmonic Serialism; a constraint-based account of the McGurk effect; a case study of the acquisition of liquids in early L1 Dutch; and the learnability of segmentation in Tibetan numerals.

Author : John Anderson,Jacques Durand
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110871654

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Explorations in Dependency Phonology by John Anderson,Jacques Durand Pdf

Author : Yuchau E. Hsiao,Lian-Hee Wee
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443878883

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Capturing Phonological Shades Within and Across Languages by Yuchau E. Hsiao,Lian-Hee Wee Pdf

This volume captures a wide spectrum of phonological explorations covering three main areas: research architecture, pattern analysis, and inter-linguistic interface. These numerous shades of phonology are revealed through the work of authors who hail from Asia and America, featuring, among others, such giants as Paul Kiparsky, Diana Archangeli, Douglas Pulleyblank, Sharon Inkelas, Ellen Broselow, Duanmu San, Yen-hwei Lin, and James Myers.

Author : Lian-Hee Wee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107125728

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Phonological Tone by Lian-Hee Wee Pdf

Explores the concept of tone, its physical properties and intricate patterning in phonology, to unravel key 'mysteries' that have been subject to great debate in the field.

Author : Florian Breit,Bert Botma,Marijn van 't Veer,Marc van Oostendorp
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780192508669

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Primitives of Phonological Structure by Florian Breit,Bert Botma,Marijn van 't Veer,Marc van Oostendorp Pdf

This book brings together phonologists working in different areas to explore key questions relating to phonological primitives, the basic building blocks that are at the heart of phonological structure and over which phonological computations are carried out. Whether these units are referred to as features, elements, gestures, or something else entirely, the assumptions that are made about them are fundamental to modern phonological theory. Even so, there is limited consensus on the specifics of those assumptions. The chapters in this book present differing perspectives on phonological primitives and their implications, addressing some of the most pressing issues in the field such as how many features there are; whether those features are privative or binary; and whether segments need to be specified for all features. The studies cover a wide range of methodologies and domains, including experimental work, fieldwork, language acquisition, theory-internal concerns, and many more, and will be of interest to phoneticians and phonologists from all theoretical backgrounds.

Author : Kuniya Nasukawa
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501512582

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Morpheme-internal Recursion in Phonology by Kuniya Nasukawa Pdf

Generative phonology aims to formalise two distinct aspects of phonological processes: the functional and the representational. Since functions operate on representations, it is clear that the functional aspect is influenced by the form of representations, i.e. different types of representation require different types of rules, principles or constraints. This volume examines the representational issue in phonology and considers what kind of representation is most appropriate for recent models of generative phonology. In particular, it provides the first platform for debate on the place of morpheme-internal structure and on the formal status of phonology in the language faculty, and attempts to identify phonological recursive structure as a means of capturing frequently observed processes.

Author : Eric Raimy,Charles E. Cairns
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781118555347

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The Segment in Phonetics and Phonology by Eric Raimy,Charles E. Cairns Pdf

The Segment in Phonetics and Phonology unravels exactly whatthe segment is and on what levels it exists, approaching the studyof the segment with theoretical, empirical, and methodologicalheterogeneity as its guiding principle. A deliberately eclectic approach to the study of the segmentthat investigates exactly what the segment is and on what level itexists Includes new research data from a diverse range of fields suchas experimental psycholinguistics, language acquisition, andmathematical theories of communication Represents the major theoretical models of phonology, includingArticulatory Phonology, Optimality Theory, Laboratory Phonology andGenerative Phonology Examines both well-studied languages like English, Chinese, andJapanese and under-studied languages such as Southern Sierra Miwok,Päri, and American Sign Language

Author : John A. Goldsmith,Jason Riggle,Alan C. L. Yu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444343045

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The Handbook of Phonological Theory by John A. Goldsmith,Jason Riggle,Alan C. L. Yu Pdf

The Handbook of Phonological Theory, second edition offers an innovative and detailed examination of recent developments in phonology, and the implications of these within linguistic theory and related disciplines. Revised from the ground-up for the second edition, the book is comprised almost entirely of newly-written and previously unpublished chapters Addresses the important questions in the field including learnability, phonological interfaces, tone, and variation, and assesses the findings and accomplishments in these domains Brings together a renowned and international contributor team Offers new and unique reflections on the advances in phonological theory since publication of the first edition in 1995 Along with the first edition, still in publication, it forms the most complete and current overview of the subject in print

Author : Diana Archangeli ,Douglas Pulleyblank
Publisher : Language Science Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783961103355

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Emergent phonology by Diana Archangeli ,Douglas Pulleyblank Pdf

To what extent do complex phonological patterns require the postulation of universal mechanisms specific to language? In this volume, we explore the Emergent Hypothesis, that the innate language-specific faculty driving the shape of adult grammars is minimal, with grammar development relying instead on cognitive capacities of a general nature. Generalisations about sounds, and about the way sounds are organised into meaningful units, are constructed in a bottom-up fashion: As such, phonology is emergent. We present arguments for considering the Emergent Hypothesis, both conceptually and by working through an extended example in order to demonstrate how an adult grammar might emerge from the input encountered by a learner. Developing a concrete, data-driven approach, we argue that the conventional, abstract notion of unique underlying representations is unmotivated; such underlying representations would require some innate principle to ensure their postulation by a learner. We review the history of the concept and show that such postulated forms result in undesirable phonological consequences. We work through several case studies to illustrate how various types of phonological patterns might be accounted for in the proposed framework. The case studies illustrate patterns of allophony, of productive and unproductive patterns of alternation, and cases where the surface manifestation of a feature does not seem to correspond to its morphological source. We consider cases where a phonetic distinction that is binary seems to manifest itself in a way that is morphologically ternary, and we consider cases where underlying representations of considerable abstractness have been posited in previous frameworks. We also consider cases of opacity, where observed phonological properties do not neatly map onto the phonological generalisations governing patterns of alternation.

Author : Bernd Nuss
Publisher : Waxmann Verlag
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783830988717

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Base-1 method: A structural-functional approach to word, sentence and discourse readability by Bernd Nuss Pdf

Text readability is at the core of successful reading instruction and language learning. To counteract the challenges of complex reading content, text leveling is a vital necessity for readers with limited language access. A transdisciplinary analysis of reading development and linguistic interrelations builds the theoretical foundation of the base-1 method. This method focuses solely on structural and functional text elements on the word, sentence and cohesion level. But this book also discusses the significance of other prevalent readability factors, such as the reader ́s language knowledge or socio-cultural background. The base-1 method is designed to level early reading texts in German and other alphabetic languages. Experimental tests with a German immersion population has led to a preliminary calibration to demonstrate the validity of this approach. Bernd Nuss ist erfahrener Immersionslehrer in verschiedenen Programmen, die sich über Nord-, Zentral- und Südamerika erstrecken. An der E. E. Waddell Language Academy wirkt er schulintern als Immersion Facilitator, kooperiert mit Bildungsorganisationen und betreut die Praktika von Gaststudierenden an der Schule. Bernd Nuss has worked as an educator and facilitator in English and German language immersion programs all over the Americas and in Europe. In this capacity, he has also been collaborating as a researcher with universities and other educational institutions in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Author : Randall C. O'Reilly,Yuko Munakata
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000-08-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0262650541

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Computational Explorations in Cognitive Neuroscience by Randall C. O'Reilly,Yuko Munakata Pdf

This text, based on a course taught by Randall O'Reilly and Yuko Munakata over the past several years, provides an in-depth introduction to the main ideas in the computational cognitive neuroscience. The goal of computational cognitive neuroscience is to understand how the brain embodies the mind by using biologically based computational models comprising networks of neuronlike units. This text, based on a course taught by Randall O'Reilly and Yuko Munakata over the past several years, provides an in-depth introduction to the main ideas in the field. The neural units in the simulations use equations based directly on the ion channels that govern the behavior of real neurons, and the neural networks incorporate anatomical and physiological properties of the neocortex. Thus the text provides the student with knowledge of the basic biology of the brain as well as the computational skills needed to simulate large-scale cognitive phenomena. The text consists of two parts. The first part covers basic neural computation mechanisms: individual neurons, neural networks, and learning mechanisms. The second part covers large-scale brain area organization and cognitive phenomena: perception and attention, memory, language, and higher-level cognition. The second part is relatively self-contained and can be used separately for mechanistically oriented cognitive neuroscience courses. Integrated throughout the text are more than forty different simulation models, many of them full-scale research-grade models, with friendly interfaces and accompanying exercises. The simulation software (PDP++, available for all major platforms) and simulations can be downloaded free of charge from the Web. Exercise solutions are available, and the text includes full information on the software.

Author : Jeroen van de Weijer
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110730098

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Segmental Structure and Representations by Jeroen van de Weijer Pdf

Representing Phonological Detail Part I: Segmental Structure and Representations Part II: Syllable, Stress and Sign Part I of Representing Phonological Detail focuses on the latest phonological research on a range of issues. The first main theme in this volume is vowel representation, with special attention paid to topics such as vowel harmony and other vocalic processes (e.g., historical umlaut, vowel epenthesis, and the representation of vowel quality and height). The second main theme is consonant representation and consonantal processes (including laryngeal phonology and stop insertion). Finally, the acquisition of phonology and the interface between phonology and morphosyntax are examined, attending in particular to boundary symbols, morphological blends, and the status of recursion in phonology and syntax.

Author : Sabrina Bendjaballah,Ali Tifrit,Laurence Voeltzel
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110691948

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Perspectives on Element Theory by Sabrina Bendjaballah,Ali Tifrit,Laurence Voeltzel Pdf

Element Theory (ET) covers a range of approaches that consider privativity a central tenet defining the internal structure of segments. This volume provides an overview and extension of this program, exploring new lines of research within phonology and at its interface (phonetics and syntax). The present collection reflects on issues concerning the definition of privative primes, their interactions, organization, and the operations that constrain phonological and syntactic representations. The contributions reassess theoretical questions, which have been implicitly taken for granted, regarding privativity and its corollaries. On the empirical side, it explores the possibilities ET offers to analyze specific languages and phonological phenomena.

Author : Haruo Kubozono,Mikio Giriko
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110567502

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Tonal Change and Neutralization by Haruo Kubozono,Mikio Giriko Pdf

No book has ever been published on tonal change and neutralization, two closely related topics in tonal phonology. This will be the first book to be devoted to both.The articles collected in this volume analyze a wide range of data concerning tonal change and neutralization, including post-lexical neutralization which represents a new topic in prosodic research. The volume as a whole covers a wide range of tone and pitch-accent languages in Asia, Africa and Europe, with a main focus on Asian languages/dialects many of which are endangered now. In addition to presenting novel data and analyses about individual languages, it provides typological perspectives on tonal change and neutralization.This volume will serve as an indispensable source of data and analyses for a wide range of linguists interested in phonetics, phonology, prosody, historical linguistics, language typology, endangered languages, Japanese linguistics, and Chinese linguistics.

Author : Jacek Fisiak,Stanis?aw Puppel
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027215475

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Phonological Investigations by Jacek Fisiak,Stanis?aw Puppel Pdf

The papers in this volume deal with subjects ranging from sound change and general phonological issues to analyses of specific problems in Polish and English, while some papers are of a crosslinguistic/contrastive nature. No single phonological paradigm has been followed, and this diversity of theoretical approaches, from natural phonology to non-linear phonology, reflects recent developments in Europe and the U.S.