A principle of efficient language production based on information theoretic considerations is
proposed: Uniform Information Density predicts that language production is affected by a …

This dissertation proposes a novel theory of the phonology-morphology interface called
Optimal Interleaving (OI). OI is based on Optimality Theory with Candidate Chains (OT-CC) …

Grammatical encoding is one of the earliest stages in linguistic encoding. One broadly
accepted view holds that grammatical encoding is primarily or exclusively affected by …

All living beings try to save effort, and humans are no exception. This groundbreaking book
shows how we save time and energy during communication by unconsciously making …

Cross-linguistic studies focus on inverse correlations (trade-offs) between linguistic
variables that reflect different cues to linguistic meanings. For example, if a language has no …

Since Jakobson's (1948) analysis of Russian verbs as having one stem rather than two, it
has been an attempt of generative phonology to minimize distinctly listed allomorphs in favor …

The present study investigates the construction with help followed by the bare or to-infinitive
in seven varieties of web-based English from Australia, Ghana, Great Britain, Hong Kong …

This paper investigates optionality in grammar and language use, and argues that there is
optionality and optionality, and thus that it is essential that we be much more careful than …

Hiermit erkläre ich, die vorliegende Habilitationsschrift selbständig und ohne unerlaubte
fremde Hilfe angefertigt zu haben. Ich habe keine anderen als die im Schriftenverzeichnis …

This thesis argues that rhythmic well-formedness preferences contribute to conditioning
morphosyntactic choices, providing evidence from patterns in language use that constraints …