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17 12, 2024

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

2024-12-17T11:22:20+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. Compass2024-12-17T11:22:20+08:00
7 11, 2024

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

2024-11-07T15:15:28+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 contrasts2024-11-07T15:15:28+08:00
30 10, 2024

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

2024-11-01T10:52:21+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 perspective2024-11-01T10:52:21+08:00
21 10, 2024

Information Day 2024

2024-10-21T12:51:52+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 20242024-10-21T12:51:52+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

2024-09-30T14:49:43+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 Data2024-09-30T14:49:43+08:00
13 09, 2024

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

2024-09-16T12:26:01+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 Bilinguals2024-09-16T12:26:01+08:00
10 07, 2024

LDL WINS FACULTY KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AWARD!

2024-07-10T16:15:39+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!2024-07-10T16:15:39+08:00
24 04, 2024

“VIVIDNESS OF MANDARIN ABB WORDS” PUBLISHED ON LANGCOG”

2024-04-24T16:18:26+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”2024-04-24T16:18:26+08:00
21 03, 2024

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

2024-03-21T14:10:03+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 Morphology2024-03-21T14:10:03+08:00
15 09, 2023

LING2060 Languages of China

2024-07-30T15:20:03+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 China2024-07-30T15:20:03+08:00
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