Morphophonological alternations
This data set and analysis is a short piece of written assignment. You will find up to
two datasets that illustrate morphophonological alternations or phonological
processes. These can be from any languages (including the ones you have “adopted”
for the term), but you should cite sources that are NOT phonology textbooks. In your
own words, show, explain, and discuss how theoretical concepts can be applied to
arrive at an analysis of each alternation. You are not expected to come up with your
own analysis, but rather to demonstrate your understanding of analyses proposed in
the literature. You are expected to read and sift through several cases before choosing
one to focus on.
You can focus on English (in various dialects) for one of the two data sets.
Ways to add value include: selecting a complicated problem; comparing the pros and
cons of the different analyses that have been proposed by different authors; and
making use of advanced theoretical concepts that reflect extensive reading and study.
The two discussions can be completely independent of each other; no transitions are
needed, and only very brief introductions and conclusions to each section.
The total word count should fall between 900-1100 words. Data that you use in the
discussion should be included in the word count, but you can include more extensive
data as an appendix.
