Mark Hale, PhD
Professor, Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
| Email: | mark.hale@concordia.ca |
| Website(s): |
http://modlang-phonetica.concordia.ca/mark.html |
My research focuses on three primary areas: Indo-European linguistics (especially syntax), Oceanic linguistics (especially Micronesian), and general diachronic phonology/syntax (and their interface).
Within Indo-European linguistics I am particularly interested in exploiting so-called “Wackernagel's Law” phenomena to determine basic clause structure in archaic Indo-Iranian languages. Within Oceanic linguistics I am particularly interested in the historical phonology, morphology and syntax of Marshallese, Rotuman, and New Caledonian and Loyalty Island Languages.
Education
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PhD Linguistics, Harvard University (1987)
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MA Linguistics, Indiana University (1980)
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BA Linguistics, University of Michigan (1976)