I am a PhD student in Linguistics at McGill University. My main research is in theoretical phonology, with an emphasis on prosodic structures and how they are mapped from syntax. I work primarily on the phonology of Garo (my native language), and I have additional interests in Banawa and Popti'.
Based in Montreal. Open to collaborations and feedback — feel free to get in touch.
Areas: Theoretical phonology, prosodic structure, phonology-syntax mapping. Languages: Garo, Banawa, Popti'.
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I investigated the acoustics of word prosody of Garo in my MA at Calgary under the supervision of Dr. Angeliki Athanasopoulou. In my PhD (which is ongoing), I have mostly focused on the phonological side of prosodic words in Garo. I analyzed the progressive gemination process and word internal phonotactics for my first QP. For my second QP, I analyzed the rhythmic deletion of the glottal stop in Garo.
I am interested in the VV sequences in Banawá and the related issue of syllable integrity in the language.
I am interested in the issue of linearization of the focus particle in Popti'. I got introduced to the issue in Syntax 4 with Dr. Jessica Coon.
A small selection of recent photos. Click to enlarge.
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Prefer email? cheman.asangma@mail.mcgill.ca