台灣語言的音變

This course focuses on topics of language contact and sound change. We will read a range of scientific research articles on contact-induced sound change and various social/grammatical factors driving the change. While familiarizing students with the current theories and experimental methodology that can be used to effectively address theoretical questions, the seminar ultimately aims to help students develop independent research questions and determine viable methodologies to test their hypotheses.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics & Phonology, or permission of the instructor

• Participation (20%) 1. You should come to class on time. If you miss classes more than three times, you would be asked to withdraw the course and take it again when you are ready to commit. 2. In-class presentations (10%): class presentation of two articles and the final project 3. Discussion on E3 (10%): Everyone posts two questions/comments for the article in the online discussion forum in E3 by 5 pm Thursday. • Homework assignments (20%, 4 assignments*5%) Grading rubric: 0 not handed in 1 handed in but completely off the point 2 partially completed/understood 3 acceptable 4 good 5 excellent • Midterm (30%) • Final project (40%)

There is no designated textbook, but we will be reading published research articles throughout the semester.

地點

HC3 R412

時間

Fridays 3-4:30pm, or by appointment