Optimality theory: Phonology, syntax, and acquisition
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Optimality Theory (OT) shifts the focus of linguistic discovery from rules and derivations to constraints and rankings. It is a theory that has been most widely accepted in the realm of phonology, but has implications for all areas of linguistics. There are many linguists who accept OT while there are others who doubt its efficacy, especially with regard to providing a substantive theory of grammar. The current work examines theoretical issues arising from linguistic inquiries aimed at determining the specific properties that an OT grammar should include.
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