Steven Chan, Author at Department of Linguistics, HKU

11 02, 2025

LING2076

Steven Chan2025-02-11T11:42:51+08:00

LING2076 Mind and body: A holistic approach to the sounds of language Dr. Jonathan Havenhill Advanced Course. Sem 2 , 6 credits Course Description The study of the sound systems of human language is unique in that it considers both the role of our body (Phonetics) and mind (Phonology). How we internalize sound systems (Phonology) is often clearly dependent on the operation of our body (Phonetics); yet grammatical generalizations of sound systems can also abstract away from the physical properties of sounds. How different or similar can phonology and phonetics be? Where exactly does the border between the two lie? Over [...]

LING2076Steven Chan2025-02-11T11:42:51+08:00

8 02, 2025

[Linguistics Seminar on 20 Mar] Metaphony, Umlaut, and ǃXóõ A-Raising

Steven Chan2025-02-08T13:14:27+08:00

Metaphony, Umlaut, and ǃXóõ A-Raising Date: 20 March, 2024 (Thu) Time: Start at 4:30 pm Venue: Rm 404, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Share This Event!

[Linguistics Seminar on 20 Mar] Metaphony, Umlaut, and ǃXóõ A-RaisingSteven Chan2025-02-08T13:14:27+08:00

8 02, 2025

[Linguistics Seminar on 27 Feb] Nasal vowel production in Chinese: A multimodal articulatory study

Steven Chan2025-02-08T13:06:25+08:00

Nasal vowel production in Chinese: A multimodal articulatory study Date: 27 February, 2024 (Thu) Time: Start at 4:30 pm Venue: Rm 404, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 27 Feb] Nasal vowel production in Chinese: A multimodal articulatory studySteven Chan2025-02-08T13:06:25+08:00

16 01, 2025

“Preference for Distinct Variants in Learning Sound Correspondences During Dialect Acquisition” published on Language and Speech

Steven Chan2025-01-16T10:19:08+08:00

“Preference for Distinct Variants in Learning Sound Correspondences During Dialect Acquisition” published on Language and Speech We are pleased to announce that Xiaoyu and Youngah’s paper, “Preference for Distinct Variants in Learning Sound Correspondences During Dialect Acquisition,” has been published in the journal Language and Speech. This research delves into how learners acquire sound correspondences (SCs) in second dialect acquisition. SCs occur when sounds occupy corresponding positions in cognate words of related languages or dialects. While SCs can consist of both similar and distinct variants, the impact of this similarity on learning has been understudied. In their study, Xiaoyu and Youngah [...]

“Preference for Distinct Variants in Learning Sound Correspondences During Dialect Acquisition” published on Language and SpeechSteven Chan2025-01-16T10:19:08+08:00

17 12, 2024

“Substantive Bias in Artificial Phonology Learning” published on Lang. Linguist. Compass

Steven Chan2024-12-17T11:22:20+08:00

“Substantive Bias in Artificial Phonology Learning” published on Lang. Linguist. Compass Artistic impression of the study. (AI-generated artwork) We are pleased to announce the publication of a review article by Ivy and Youngah, in Language and Linguistics Compass. The article, titled “Substantive Bias in Artificial Phonology Learning,” provides a comprehensive review of the research on substantive bias in phonological learning since the influential 2012 paper by Moreton and Pater. The review categorizes studies into vowel, consonant, and suprasegmental patterns, highlighting advancements in experimental paradigms, the definition of phonetic naturalness, and the exploration of various phonological phenomena. It emphasizes how subtle methodological [...]

“Substantive Bias in Artificial Phonology Learning” published on Lang. Linguist. CompassSteven Chan2024-12-17T11:22:20+08:00

22 11, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 28 Nov] On the Irish agreement pattern and its parallels

Steven Chan2024-11-22T17:03:19+08:00

On the Irish agreement pattern and its parallels Date: 28 November, 2024 (Monday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.40, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 28 Nov] On the Irish agreement pattern and its parallelsSteven Chan2024-11-22T17:03:19+08:00

15 11, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 21 Nov] Determinants of speech rate in naturalistic speech

Steven Chan2024-11-15T12:58:10+08:00

Determinants of speech rate in naturalistic speech Date: 21 November, 2024 (Monday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: Rm 7.58, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 21 Nov] Determinants of speech rate in naturalistic speechSteven Chan2024-11-15T12:58:10+08:00

7 11, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 11 Nov] Individual versus systematic variation in speech: Examining sibilant and prosodic contrasts

Steven Chan2024-11-07T15:15:28+08:00

Individual versus systematic variation in speech: Examining sibilant and prosodic contrasts Date: 11 November, 2024 (Monday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: Rm 7.58, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 11 Nov] Individual versus systematic variation in speech: Examining sibilant and prosodic contrastsSteven Chan2024-11-07T15:15:28+08:00

30 10, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 7 Nov] Revisiting mora-timing effects in Japanese vowel devoicing from a recoverability perspective

Steven Chan2024-11-01T10:52:21+08:00

Revisiting mora-timing effects in Japanese vowel devoicing from a recoverability perspective Date: 7 November, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm **This seminar will be conducted via Zoom** https://hku.zoom.us/j/93426875974?pwd=ceguJeDVgfllJIjKYAZgi3pobtJyga.1

[Linguistics Seminar on 7 Nov] Revisiting mora-timing effects in Japanese vowel devoicing from a recoverability perspectiveSteven Chan2024-11-01T10:52:21+08:00

25 10, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 31 Oct] Disentangling convergence and interference in Xiang elicited narratives

Steven Chan2024-10-25T10:21:51+08:00

Disentangling convergence and interference in Xiang elicited narratives Date: 31 October, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.61, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 31 Oct] Disentangling convergence and interference in Xiang elicited narrativesSteven Chan2024-10-25T10:21:51+08:00

21 10, 2024

Information Day 2024

Steven Chan2024-10-21T12:51:52+08:00

The annual HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2024 will be held on Saturday, Oct 26th. Our department will be hosting booth to provide prospective undergraduate students and visitors with information about HKU Linguistics. Come and join our Information Counter at CPD-LG.07~LG.10. We look forward to seeing you! More details can be found here: Faculty of Arts-Info Day Location details: LG.07~LG.10, Centennial Campus, Central Podium Levels – Lower Ground (CPD-LG)

Information Day 2024Steven Chan2024-10-21T12:51:52+08:00

21 10, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 24 Oct] Learners’ generalization of alternation patterns from ambiguous data

Steven Chan2024-10-21T12:46:26+08:00

Learners’ generalization of alternation patterns from ambiguous data Date: 24 October, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.61, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 24 Oct] Learners’ generalization of alternation patterns from ambiguous dataSteven Chan2024-10-21T12:46:26+08:00

30 09, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 17 Oct] The Dynamics of Iconicity and Morphophonological Structure in HKSL Sign Recognition: Insights from Pupillary Response and Reaction Time Data

Steven Chan2024-09-30T14:49:43+08:00

The Dynamics of Iconicity and Morphophonological Structure in HKSL Sign Recognition: Insights from Pupillary Response and Reaction Time Data Date: 17 October, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.59, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 17 Oct] The Dynamics of Iconicity and Morphophonological Structure in HKSL Sign Recognition: Insights from Pupillary Response and Reaction Time DataSteven Chan2024-09-30T14:49:43+08:00

13 09, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 26 Sep] Etymological Roots and Cross-Script Cognate Processing in Korean-Chinese Bilinguals

Steven Chan2024-09-16T12:26:01+08:00

Etymological Roots and Cross-Script Cognate Processing in Korean-Chinese Bilinguals Date: 26 September, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 3:30 pm Venue: CPD-LG.61, Centennial Campus, HKU

[Linguistics Seminar on 26 Sep] Etymological Roots and Cross-Script Cognate Processing in Korean-Chinese BilingualsSteven Chan2024-09-16T12:26:01+08:00

10 07, 2024

LDL WINS FACULTY KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AWARD!

Steven Chan2024-07-10T16:15:39+08:00

HKSL Consultant Fung Sir introduces our research to the Deaf. We are thrilled to announce that the Language Development Lab (LDL) has been awarded the Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2024 for our project titled “The Sound of Silence: A Journey Through Deaf Culture in Hong Kong.” This prestigious award recognizes outstanding research projects that demonstrate exceptional knowledge exchange between the University and the broader community. Led by Youngah, the LDL team has been working collaboratively with various Deaf community organizations for the past few years. This project aimed to document, preserve, and promote Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL), while also [...]

LDL WINS FACULTY KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AWARD!Steven Chan2024-07-10T16:15:39+08:00

24 04, 2024

“VIVIDNESS OF MANDARIN ABB WORDS” PUBLISHED ON LANGCOG”

Steven Chan2024-04-24T16:18:26+08:00

In the latest published journal article on Language and Cognition, LDL researchers found ABB words to be characterized by their high imageability, confirming their vivid nature. By LDL Post date: 2024-04-24 https://linguistics.hku.hk/ldlhku/2024/04/24/vividness-of-mandarin-abb-words-published-on-langcog/

“VIVIDNESS OF MANDARIN ABB WORDS” PUBLISHED ON LANGCOG”Steven Chan2024-04-24T16:18:26+08:00

21 03, 2024

[Linguistics Seminar on 11 Apr] Towards a More Flexible Model of Morphological Decomposition: The Case of Tagalog Morphology

Steven Chan2024-03-21T14:10:03+08:00

Towards a More Flexible Model of Morphological Decomposition: The Case of Tagalog Morphology Date: April 11, 2024 (Thursday) Time: Start at 4:00 pm Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/93049562825

[Linguistics Seminar on 11 Apr] Towards a More Flexible Model of Morphological Decomposition: The Case of Tagalog MorphologySteven Chan2024-03-21T14:10:03+08:00

15 09, 2023

LING2060 Languages of China

Steven Chan2024-07-30T15:20:03+08:00

Dr. Marcelo Sevilla Advanced Course, Sem 2, 6 credits Course Description This course surveys languages spoken in China (including Taiwan). These languages belong to various families such as the Sinitic, Tibeto-Burman, Tai-Kadai, Hmong-Mien, Mongolic, Turkic, Tungusic and Austronesian etc. The emphasis of the course will rest on the structure of selected languages from these families rather than the historical relationship between them. The course involves practical work and provides useful background for other courses in linguistics. Pre-requisiteLING1000 Assessment100% coursework

LING2060 Languages of ChinaSteven Chan2024-07-30T15:20:03+08:00

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