<OT> New Posting: ROA-721

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ROA 721-0305

Common, Uncommon, and Rare Phonological Disorders: An OT Perspective

John Kinney <jkinney at gmu.edu>

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Abstract:

George Mason University Master's Thesis, 2004
Thesis Director: Dr. Steven H. Weinberger

This thesis analyzes phonological disorders with derivational
theory and Optimality Theory (OT).  Because of its typological
nature, OT is shown to be a better theory in which to analyze
phonological disorders.  Phonological disorders are classified
into three sub-types here: common, uncommon, and rare. Within
the framework of OT, distinct constraint rankings are proposed
for each sub-type.  These rankings are also compared with
normal acquisition and adult grammar.

Comments: 
Keywords: phonological disorders, speech disorders
Areas: Phonology
Type: Masters Dissertation

Direct link: http://roa.rutgers.edu/view.php3?roa=721