HIF-3021 Phonology II - 10 stp

The course is based on HIF-3022 Phonology I and deals with the relationship between phonology and other cognitive domains. More specifically, the following issues will be addressed:
- The relationship between phonology and morphology/syntax
- The relationship between phonology and first language acquisition
- The relationship between phonology and phonetics
- The relationship between phonology and lexicon
A central issue will be whether the phonological patterns visible across languages are caused by the interaction between universal grammar and other cognitive areas.

Knowledge and understanding:

- of theoretical approaches and problems regarding the interfaces of phonology with other modules of grammar

- of the development of phonological systems in language learning and the major theoretical problems and explanations in this area

Skills/proficiency:

- ability to critically discuss theoretical proposals on the interaction of phonology and other modules of grammar and on problems in the acquisition of phonology

- ability to connect methods and insights from more than one subfield of linguistics in the independently analysis of data

- advanced skills in the communication of scientific, in particular phonological, problems and their solution(s)

Lectures, exercises, seminars, project work.

All literature will be in English.

Coursework requirements:
Students are required to hand in 6 of a total of 8 homework assignments given, within the time limits set by the lecturer(s). This portfolio has to contain at least one assignment from each of the 4 thematic blocks of the course.

Assessment method:
Term paper (7000 words)

Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F. Grades are A-E for passed and F for failed. A re-examination is offered in the event of an F-grade. The deadline to register for re-examination is January 15th for the autumn semester and August 15th for the spring semester.