James W. Harris
American linguist (1932–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Wesley Harris (1932 – November 10, 2024) was an American linguist and Emeritus Professor of Spanish & Linguistics at MIT. He was known for his works on Spanish.[1][2][3] Harris died on November 10, 2024, at the age of 92.[4]
James Wesley Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | (aged 92) |
| Education | MIT (PhD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Linguistics |
| Institutions | MIT |
| Thesis | Spanish phonology (1967) |
| Doctoral advisor | Morris Halle |
| Notable students | John J. McCarthy |
Books
- Syllable Structure and Stress in Spanish: A Nonlinear Analysis. Linguistic Inquiry Monograph 8, Cambridge: MIT Press 1983
References
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