Phonology 2 (LIN 623)

• We began learning how to use logic to talk about phonological generalizations.
• Readings for the end of the semester
  • Example from Tibetan.
  • DCP chapters 1,2,3.
  • For Wednesday read pages 1-39 (up to section 2.6 non-inclusive) of DCP
  • For next Monday read pages 46-59 (sections 2.7 - 3.1 inclusive) of DCP
  • For next Wednesday finish reading pages 60-69 (sections 2.7 - 3.1 inclusive) of DCP

Mon 21 Apr 2021

• Magda and Rachel presented on Blevins' article on evolutionary phonololgy.

Mon 19 Apr 2021

• We finished discussing the chapter.

Mon 14 Apr 2021

• We continued discussing the chapter by me.
• For next Wednesday 4/21, please read Blevins 2006

Mon 12 Apr 2021

• Today and Wednesday we discuss this chapter by me: Heinz 2018
• For next Monday 4/19, please read Blevins 2006

Wed 07 Apr 2021

• We discussed Hayes, Kirchner and Steriade 2004, chapter 1

Mon 05 Apr 2021

• We discussed abstractness and implications of signed languages for phonology.
• We determined topics to focus on for the rest of the semester.
• To discuss on Wednesday:Hayes, Kirchner and Steriade 2004, chapter 1

Wed 31 Mar 2021

• We discussed Kaye 1980.
• We continued the discussion on harmony patterns.
• HW 3 due next Wednesday Apr 7.

Mon 29 Mar 2021

• We continued the discussion on harmony patterns.
• Reading for next Monday: Bakovic Heinz and Rawski to appear

Mon 24 Mar 2021

• We continued the discussion on harmony patterns.
• Reading for next Wedneday: Kaye 1980 to be presented by Magda and Rachel

Mon 22 Mar 2021

• We continued the discussion on harmony patterns.

Wed 17 Mar 2021

• Today we begin the unit on segmental harmony patterns.
• Rose and Walker 2011
• Jeff's brief notes on long-distance phonology

Mon 15 Mar 2021

• Muamera and Kenneth presented on Dresher's contrastive hierarchy.

Wed 10 Mar 2021

• We discussed how the complementary distribution and contrast is understood in Optimality Theory.
• We compared how this is similar and different to the classical notion of the phoneme.

Mon 08 Mar 2021

• We wrapped up the discussion on lexical phonology by looking at non-derived environment effects.
• We began looking at how contrast is understood in Optimality Theory (handout).
• Reading for next week: Dresher 2009, chapters 1 and 2 (pdf).

Wed 03 Mar 2021

• We continued the discussion on lexical phonology.
• Here is the textbook chapter from Kenstowicz (1994).

Mon 01 Mar 2021

• We began discussing lexical phonology and cyclicity.

Wed 24 Feb 2021

• We finished going over the handout and talking about the chapter 2 of Hidden Generalizations.
• HW 2 due next Wednesday Mar 3.
• Hayes 2009 on Features.

Mon 22 Feb 2021

• We began discussing approaches to opacity in OT.

Wed 17 Feb 2021

• We discussed saltatory alternations and viewed them as another issue of overapplication which is problematic for OT.

Mon 15 Feb 2021

• We reviewed the HW assignment on Tibetan numerals.
• We discussed counterfeeding and counterbleeding opacity and discussed issues they raise for classic OT.
• Finish reading McCarthy "Hidden Generalizations" Chapter 2 before Wednesday.

Mon 10 Feb 2021

• We finished discussing my introduction to phonology.
• We began a discussion of process interaction and opacity.
• Read McCarthy "Hidden Generalizations" Chapter 2 before next Wednesday. Pages 7-27 reviews what opacity is, and what issues it raises for Classic OT. Pages 28-56 discuss some proposals for modifying classic OT to deal with opacity.

Mon 08 Feb 2021

• We almost finished discussing my introduction to phonology.
• We reviewed some slides making the same point with Kerewe verbal stems.
• Don't forget HW1 is due Wednesday in pdf form to me before class.

Wed 03 Feb 2021

• We reviewed the syllabus.
• Jeff's introduction to phonology. Read pages 10-19 for Monday.
• HW 1 due next Wednesday.
• Optional reading for fun:Yang 2013 on language learning.

Mon 01 Feb 2021

• University cancels classes due to a winter storm.