How Long to Read Optimality Theory

How Long Does it Take to Read Optimality Theory?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 55 minutes to read Optimality Theory by Rene Kager

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is an introduction to Optimality Theory, whose central idea is that surface forms of language reflect resolutions of conflicts between competing constraints. A surface form is 'optimal' if it incurs the least serious violations of a set of constraints, taking into account their hierarchical ranking. Languages differ in the ranking of constraints; and any violations must be minimal. The book does not limit its empirical scope to phonological phenomena, but also contains chapters on the learnability of OT grammars; OT's implications for syntax; and other issues such as opacity. It also reviews in detail a selection of the considerable research output which OT has already produced. Exercises accompany chapters 1-7, and there are sections on further reading. Optimality Theory will be welcomed by any linguist with a basic knowledge of derivational Generative Phonology.

How long is Optimality Theory?

Optimality Theory by Rene Kager is 472 pages long, and a total of 118,944 words.

This makes it 159% the length of the average book. It also has 145% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Optimality Theory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 49 minutes to read Optimality Theory aloud.

What Reading Level is Optimality Theory?

Optimality Theory is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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