基本説明
The second edition of this successful introductory guide has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to take into account the latest developments and current teaching. It now features three new chapters covering Moraic Theory and Optimality Theory, as well as new exercises and suggestions for further readings.
Full Description
Covering the entire history of generative phonology, from the Sound Pattern of English model to the Optimality Theory framework in use today, Phonology includes the latest developments in analytical and theoretical aspects of the subject.
This fully revised and updated edition:
- provides a phonetics revision chapter for students to refresh their knowledge of phonetics
- includes brand new chapters on Phonological Weight and Optimality Theory, and incorporates new material on Moraic Theory
- contains classroom exercises drawn from a wide variety of languages, along with sample answers and suggestions for further reading
Whether you are new to the field or simply want to take your studies further, Phonology will help you to develop a complete understanding of this important branch of linguistics.
Full answer keys to the book's exercises are available to lecturers on the Palgrave Modern Linguistics series companion website at www.palgrave.com/language/pml>
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Revision of Phonetics
The Phonemic Principle
Alternations
Features, Classes and Systems
Problems with the Phonemic Principle
The Organisation of the Grammar
Abstractness, Psychological Reality and the Phonetics/Phonology Relation
The Role of the Lexicon
Representations Reconsidered (i) Phonological Structure above the Level of the Segment
Representations Reconsidered (ii) Autosegmental Phonology
Phonological Weight
Optimality Theory
Issues in Optimality
Feature Specifications for Consonants
Sample Answers to Exercises
References
Subject Index
Language Index.
