Beginning Phonology (yearly): The course introduces the standard linear theory of generative phonology, developed during the 70s, as well as some aspects of the non-linear theory of the early 80’s. Both theories are primarily couched within a rule-based approach to phonological systems, though the non-linear theory also assumes hierarchical representations and constraints. The course considers universal and language-specific systematic regularities in sound-combinations that motivate phonological rules in various languages, the formal format of the rules, their interaction, and the properties of the representations to which they apply. Throughout the course, we evaluate methods of phonological analysis, aiming to account for the phonological knowledge of native speakers. ► Prerequisites: Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics. ► This course is a prerequisite of Advanced Phonology, Loanwords Phonology, and Acquisition of Phonology (BA seminar)

Advanced Phonology (yearly): In this course we study post-SPE theories of Generative Phonology, with reference to syllable structure, stress, and phonology-morphology interface, where the latter includes prosodic morphology and the organization of the lexicon. We start with a critical view on the rule-based theory of the SPE and then get acquainted with the basics of Optimality Theory (OT). For each topic, we study the pre-OT theories and then turn to the OT accounts. ► Prerequisite: Beginning Phonology. ►This course is the prerequisite of Segmental Optimality (BA seminar) and Experimental Phonology, and is also one of the four required courses for the MA program.

Methodology Seminar (every other year): The title of the course is actually “everything you wanted to know about writing a thesis but you never dared to ask”. If you are a research student (M.A. with thesis or Ph.D.) at any stage of your study, this course is just for you. You cannot even imagine the diversity of issues involved in being a research student. Here are just a few, all and more will be discussed in the course: Writing an academic CV; Establishing relationship with your advisor; Defining your research topic; Organizing your thoughts; Acknowledging the contribution of others to the content of your work; Writing an abstract; Preparing handouts, PP presentations, and posters; Delivering a talk; Deciding what (not) to include in your talk/paper/thesis; Moving when you are stuck. The course also functions as a support group, which is of vital importance given the demanding and often frustrating task of writing a thesis. 

Morphology (2011-12)

Phonological Impairment (2009-10)

Multiple Grammars (2008-09)

Semitic Morphology (2008-09)

Lexical Representations (2007-08)

Development in Morphology (2007-08)

Experimental Phonology (2006-07)

Comparative Hebrew Morpho-phonology (2006-07)

Phonology of Paradigms (2005-06)