Gunnar Hansson, University of British Columbia
Associate Professor
Linguistics
Vancouver, British Columbia
gunnar.hansson@ubc.ca
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(604) 822-4658
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The main focus of my research is on theoretical phonology, and the demarcation of phonology as a component of grammar relative to morphology and phonetics. Currently my research primarily revolves around harmony systems, in particular consonant harmony, and the more general issue of non-local int...
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The main focus of my research is on theoretical phonology, and the demarcation of phonology as a component of grammar relative to morphology and phonetics. Currently my research primarily revolves around harmony systems, in particular consonant harmony, and the more general issue of non-local interactions in (segmental) phonology.
A central topic of interest is the interplay of diachronic and synchronic factors in shaping language structure, and thus the study of processes of phonologization (the emergence of systematic sound patterns from phonetic effects) and morphologization (the extension and/or reanalysis of sound patterns through analogical change).
I am also interested in various issues related to morphological paradigms and their manifestation: inflectional classes, allomorphy, syncretism patterns and paradigm gaps.
Languages I have worked on include Icelandic (my native language), Faroese (its closest relative), Saami (a.k.a. Lapp; Finno-Ugric), Turkish, Tsilhqot'in (a.k.a. Chilcotin; Athapaskan) and Yowlumne (a.k.a. Yawelmani; Yokuts).
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A central topic of interest is the interplay of diachronic and synchronic factors in shaping language structure, and thus the study of processes of phonologization (the emergence of systematic sound patterns from phonetic effects) and morphologization (the extension and/or reanalysis of sound patterns through analogical change).
I am also interested in various issues related to morphological paradigms and their manifestation: inflectional classes, allomorphy, syncretism patterns and paradigm gaps.
Languages I have worked on include Icelandic (my native language), Faroese (its closest relative), Saami (a.k.a. Lapp; Finno-Ugric), Turkish, Tsilhqot'in (a.k.a. Chilcotin; Athapaskan) and Yowlumne (a.k.a. Yawelmani; Yokuts).
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