Microsoft Word 2 Steps phonological analysis doc

2.5.

 

Phonological analysis 

2.5.1.

 

We recommend the use of the traditional notebook (and diary

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), especially for the 

earlier stages of data collection. The way to use the notebook will be duly illustrated in 

class: the basic principle is to leave sufficient space between the entries and to make 

well-considered use of both pages, left and right. (See, example hereafter.) 

                                                 

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 The way linguists represent the analyzed data heavily depends on the theoretical model(s) and framework(s) they adhere to. 

E.g. Derivational models (processes, rules), non derivational models (constraints, schemes). 

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 Note that the very commonly used term “process” implies a basic (but not necessarily correct) assumption about language 

and speech production/perception. 

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 The purpose of the diary is to keep track of the different tasks you accomplish and the gradually emerging hypotheses, and to 

plan future work. 

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3L Summer School – Leiden 2010  

Theory and practice of data collection for phonological analysis – Van der Veen, Medjo Mvé 

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At some stage, however, you should start using an appropriate computer pro-

gramme (Excel®, Filemaker Pro®, Toolbox (SIL), Elan (

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), etc.) 

for more and greater efficiency

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, in combination with a Unicode font (e.g. Charis 

SIL, Doulos SIL

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). Nevertheless, some of these programmes may have difficulties 

in handling tone and segmentation problems. 

 

 

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