Morpho-phonology
Master in SL studies - Linguistics
Objectives and competences
The main purpose is to give more knowledge in phonology. The scope of the class shifts from the interaction of phonetics and phonology (as is the case with Phonology I) to the interaction of phonology and morphology. Specific phonological theories are discussed (mainly Optimality Theory (also Governmental Phonology)).
Prerequisites
In order to successfully participate in in-class discussions and to follow the lectures, the student should take the introductory linguistic courses, in particular Phonetics/phonology. This course is related to other courses in the Language curriculum.
Content
Experimental phonology, its relation to phonetics, its methods, scope and basic concepts. The major part of this course consists of discussion of Optimality Theory in particular of its main properties, its main ramifications (Prosodic morphology, Alignment, Comparative markedness, etc.), and its applications (various models for L1 and L2 acquisition).
Material discussed in lectures also forms the main part of recitations, where more time and care is devoted to the main issues. Emphasis is given to practical knowledge and actual analysis of language data.
Intended learning outcomes
The main purpose is to give more knowledge in phonology. The scope of the class shifts from the interaction of phonetics and phonology (as is the case with Phonology I) to the interaction of phonology and morphology.
Readings
- John McCarthy, A Thematic Guide to Optimality Theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002.
- René Kager, Optimality Theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999.
- Alan Prince and Paul Smolensky. Optimality Theory: Constraint Interaction in Generative Grammar. Ms. Rutgers University. [ROA 537-0802]
- John McCarthy and Alan Prince. Prosodic Morphology: Constraint Interaction and Satisfaction. Ms. UMass and Rutgers. [ROA: 482-1201]
Assessment
Attending lectures, a term paper, active participation in in-class discussions.
Lecturer's references
MARUŠIČ, Franc, ŽAUCER, Rok. Coordinate structure constraint : A-/A'- movement vs. clitic movement. Linguistica Brunensia, ISSN 1803-7410, 2018, vol. 65, iss. 2, str. 69-85, ilustr. http://hdl.handle.net/11222.digilib/137682.
MARUŠIČ, Franc, ŽAUCER, Rok, PLESNIČAR, Vesna, RAZBORŠEK, Tina, SULLIVAN, Jessica, BARNER, David. Does grammatical structure accelerate number word learning? : evidence from learners of dual and non-dual dialects of Slovenian. PloS one, ISSN 1932-6203, Aug. 2016, vol. 11, no. 8, str. 1-16.
MARUŠIČ, Franc, ŽAUCER, Rok. The involuntary state/feel-like construction : what aspect cannot do. Journal of Slavic linguistics, 2014, vol. 2, no. 2, str. 185-213.
MARUŠIČ, Franc, ŽAUCER, Rok. Introduction with a state of the art in generative Slovenian syntax. V: MARUŠIČ, Franc (ur.), ŽAUCER, Rok (ur.). Formal studies in Slovenian syntax : in honor of Janez Orešnik, (Linguistik aktuell, vol. 236). Amsterdam; Philadelphia: J. Benjamins Publishing Company. cop. 2016, str. 1-22.
MARUŠIČ, Franc, ŽAUCER, Rok. The modal cycle vs. negation in Slovenian. V: MARUŠIČ, Franc (ur.), ŽAUCER, Rok (ur.). Formal studies in Slovenian syntax : in honor of Janez Orešnik, (Linguistik aktuell, ISSN 0166-0829, vol. 236). Amsterdam; Philadelphia: J. Benjamins Publishing Company. cop. 2016, str. 167-191.
MARUŠIČ, Franc, ŽAUCER, Rok. A definite article in the AP : evidence from colloquial Slovenian. V: SCHÜRCKS, Lilia (ur.). The nominal structure in Slavic and beyond, (Studies in generative grammar, ISSN 0167-4331, vol. 116). Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton. cop. 2014, str. 183-208.