Language Change Mechanisms in Contact Situations
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Description
This exam evaluates mechanisms of language change in contact situations, focusing on phonological, morphological, and lexical shifts. Candidates will articulate these processes with historical and contemporary examples.
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Exam Details
Duration: 45 minutes
Prerequisites: Phonetics and Phonology, Morphology, Language Change Theory
Key Topics
- Language Change Mechanisms
- Phonological Shifts
- Morphological Adjustments
- Lexical Change
- Historical Context
Learning Outcomes
- Describe Change Mechanisms
- Analyze Phonological Shifts
- Discuss Morphological Adjustments
- Provide Historical Examples
Full Description
This exam investigates the mechanisms of language change that arise during contact situations, focusing on phonological, morphological, and lexical shifts.
Understanding these mechanisms is key to linguistic theory, as they illustrate how languages adapt and evolve in response to external influences like migration or trade.
Candidates will be assessed based on their ability to verbally describe these mechanisms, presenting examples from historical and contemporary instances of language contact.
Preparation should involve familiarization with change dynamics across various linguistic dimensions, allowing for analytical responses in the oral format.
Sample Questions
- What are the main mechanisms of language change associated with contact situations?
- Can you provide an example of phonological change influenced by language contact?
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