Principles of Radical CV Phonology: A Theory of Segmental and Syllabic Structure (Edinburgh Studies in Theoretical Linguistics) - Softcover

Van Der Hulst, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1474454674 ISBN 13: 9781474454674

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2022

Synopsis

Harry van der Hulst’s model of Radical CV Phonology has roots in the framework of Dependency Phonology, but proposes a rather different ‘geometry’, which reduces the set of unary elements to just two: |C| and |V|. The model explains the phonological distinctions that function contrastively in the world’s languages rather than presenting it as a ‘random’ list.
Van der Hulst shows how this model accounts for a number of central claims about markedness and minimal specification. He explains how the representational system accounts for phonological rules and shows how this theory can be applied to sign language structure. Through comparison to other models, he also provides insight into current theories of segmental structure, commonly used feature systems, as well as recurrent controversies.

About this title

About the Author

Harry van der Hulst is Professor of Linguistics and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Department of Linguistics, University of Connecticut.

From the Back Cover

A new theory of the structure of phonological representations for segments and syllablesBased on 30 years of research, this book presents a theory about the ‘speech sounds’ that occur in human spoken and signed languages. Identifying the ultimate elements of which speech sounds consist, Harry van der Hulst proposes a radical theory that recognises only two elements: |C| and |V|. Based on a small set of first principles, the book explains what a possible speech sound is and provides explicit structures for all speech sounds that occur in the world’s languages. With numerous examples from hundreds of languages, including Dutch, Czech, Japanese, Kabardian, Hungarian, Korean and Zulu, the book also provides insight into current theories of segmental structure, commonly used feature systems and recurrent controversies.Key features•Presents detailed analysis of phonological contrast•Introduces the central role of dependency relations in phonological structure•Offers comparison to other models including dependency phonology and government phonology•Covers both European and North-American theories•Contains introductions to many other theories including feature geometry models, the Toronto model, the parallel structure model and q-theory, which can be used for phonology courses•Draws on examples from a wide range of languages including Dutch, Czech, Japanese, Kabardian, Hungarian, Korean and ZuluHarry van der Hulst is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut. He is the Editor-in-Chief of The Linguistic Review and co-editor of the series Studies in Generative Grammar.

Edition details

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474454674
• ISBN 13: 9781474454674
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 504