Endangered sound patterns: Three perspectives on theory and description
J Blevins - 2007 - scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu
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In this essay, I highlight the important role of endangered language documentation and
description in the study of sound patterns. Three different perspectives are presented: a long
view of phonology, from ancient to modern traditions; an areal and genetic view of sound
patterns, and their relation to theory and description; and a practical perspective on the
importance of research on endangered sound patterns. All perspectives converge on a
common theme: the most lasting and influential contributions to the field are those with …
description in the study of sound patterns. Three different perspectives are presented: a long
view of phonology, from ancient to modern traditions; an areal and genetic view of sound
patterns, and their relation to theory and description; and a practical perspective on the
importance of research on endangered sound patterns. All perspectives converge on a
common theme: the most lasting and influential contributions to the field are those with …
Abstract
In this essay, I highlight the important role of endangered language documentation and description in the study of sound patterns. Three different perspectives are presented: a long view of phonology, from ancient to modern traditions; an areal and genetic view of sound patterns, and their relation to theory and description; and a practical perspective on the importance of research on endangered sound patterns. All perspectives converge on a common theme: the most lasting and influential contributions to the field are those with seamless boundaries between description and analysis.
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