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Charles Reiss is a Professor of Linguistics and Founding Member of the Concordia Centre for Cognitive Science at Concordia University. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from Harvard University (1995), alongside an MA (1989) and BA in Mathematics from Swarthmore College (1985). His research focuses on theoretical phonology, cognitive science, and the philosophical implications of linguistic structures.
Reiss is renowned for co-developing 'substance-free phonology' with Mark Hale, emphasizing formal approaches to phonological analysis. His textbooks, such as Phonology: A Formal Introduction (2018) and I-language: An Introduction to Linguistics as Cognitive Science (2013), are widely used in academic settings. He teaches advanced courses like Language and Mind: The Chomskyan Program, integrating topics like universal grammar, phonology, and cognitive linguistics.
His research spans phonological universals, feature geometry, and the interfaces between phonology and other linguistic modules. Recent work critiques large language models and defends Chomskyan generativism while exploring computational and cognitive aspects of phonological representation.
Reiss has edited volumes such as Ha! Linguistic Studies in Honor of Mark R. Hale (2022) and contributed to foundational texts like The Phonological Enterprise (2008). His work bridges formal analysis and empirical research, prioritizing theoretical clarity and cross-disciplinary relevance in cognitive science.
