I. Goals
This course will reexamine various proposals that have been made about syllables from the perspective of Optimality Theory. How does the evidence for these proposals hold up under OT's assumptions -- especially the use of universal, violable constraints?

Students who enroll in this course will gain experience in reading the primary literature in theoretical phonology, critically evaluating theories and proposals, leading class discussion, and developing an original analysis of a syllable-related phenomenon.

II. Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this course is at least one semester of phonology (Linguistics 60 or Linguistics 123), or permission of instructor.

III. Course requirements [updated 4/12/02]
The following are required of all students enrolled in this course and contribute to the final grade as shown:

5%	Attendance and participation
10%	Short reading reactions for each reading assignment
45%	5 assignments: see handout for details (PDF format) see also information about reading reactions on supplemental readings
10%	1 article presentation (see sample presentation handout in PDF format)
10%	Final presentation
20%	Term paper

Class meets: MWF 10:00-10:50, 304 Dey Hall