LING 310 Phonology (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010)
Phonology is the study of sound patterns within and across languages. This course builds upon prior knowledge of phonetic description and requires familiarity with the International Phonetic Alphabet. In this course, we will develop, question, and improve upon formal descriptions for the internal structure of sounds and for the rules governing their systematic behavior. Specific topics to be covered include distinctive feature theory, phonemes, allophones, linear rules, rule ordering, opacity, morphology, autosegmental phonology, and current trends in phonological theory.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: participation in discussions, weekly homework, a midterm exam, and a final exam.
Prerequisites: Linguistics 100 or Linguistics 210. No enrollment limit (expected: 10).
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