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Morphology Circle @ Penn State
Welcome to our homepage! Our research focuses on issues relate to 'words' and the mental lexicon and the syntax-morphology interface. We use a variety of formal, experimental, and computational methods to test theoretical claims concerning the underlying structure of 'words' and the mental lexicon. In our current work, our lab is integrating advances in AI and natural language processing (NLP) into our morphological analyses to better investigate the predictive, hierarchical nature of the mental lexicon. Along these lines, we understand 'morphology' to be distributed across differ modules of grammar rather than housed in any particular domain. Our research extends beyond synchronic grammar, and also includes research on diachronic developments at the syntax-morphology and morphology-phonology interfaces as well as relationship between (morpho)syntax and lexical and event semantics. We hold weekly lab meetings during the semester, and the time for our regular meetings for the Fall 2026 semester will be announced soon. Our regular meetings consist of (i) readings and discussions of recent literature (e.g., studies and theoretical proposals), (ii) trainings on experimental and computational techniques and platforms, (iii) presentations by members of the lab and occasional guest speakers, and (iv) opportunities to participate in collaborative research. If you are interested in attending, or being involved in our lab group in any capacity, please contact Prof. Mike Putnam ([email protected]). Our lab group is affiliated with The Linguistics Program and The Center For Language Science at Penn State. |
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