Keywords

Analogical modeling (AM), Morphological analysis, Lushootseed language

Abstract

Analogical modeling (AM) is an exemplar-based general modeling theory that is being applied to an increasing range ofnatural language processing problems. This paper introduces AM as a viable approach to morphological analysis for Lushootseed, and shows results from applying the system to analyze the contents of the transcription of a well-known Lushootseed story. Subsequent discussion mentions the strengths and current weaknesses of the approach. Possible improvements and future applications are also sketched.

Original Publication Citation

Deryle Lonsdale (2003). Doing Lushootseed Morphology by Analogy; Proceedings of the 38thInternational Conference on Salish and Neighboring Languages; UBC Working Papers in Linguistics, pp. 175-183; Vancouver, BC, Canada.