| ROA: | 721 |
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| Title: | Common, Uncommon, and Rare Phonological Disorders: An OT Perspective |
| Authors: | John Kinney |
| Comment: | |
| Length: | 76 |
| 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. |
| Type: | Paper/tech report |
| Area/Keywords: | Phonology |
| Article: | Version 1 |