Exam 1: Theory 2, Generative Phonology Flashcards
Who were the proponents of Generative Phonology (2)?
- Noam Chomsky
2. Morris Halle
Define generative phonology (2).
Definition 1: The application of principles of generative (or transformational) grammar to phonology.
Definition 2: How phonology begins in the initial stages of an individual.
What did pregenerative theories analyze?
Previous theories analyzed phonetic and phonemic levels through actual speech productions (classification/characteristics)
Describe the “big idea” behind generative grammar.
The “big idea” behidn generative grammar is trying to distinguish between what the child is actually saying (the speech production/phonetic production) versus the planning aspect (what is going on before they say it).
What type of form were pregenerative theories such as DFT?
The pregenerative theories were surface forms (surface level representations).
Define surface level representation (2).
Definition 1: A phonetic sequence of units that has characteristic features.
Definition 2: Anything a child is saying (phonetic production/speech sounds) or what we see and hear on the surface - our articulation speech sounds.
Define phonetic sequence (1).
Refers to surface level representations. The clinician is transcribing what he hears; it’s what the patient produces.
How does generative phonology differ from distinctive feature theory?
- Generative phonology takes things down to a deeper level. It starts looking at speech and phonology before sounds are uttered/produced.
- Try to figure out other differences and e-mail it to Dr. Gregg.
How did generative phonologists feel about Distinctive Feature Theory?
They felt that Distinctive Feature Theory was good in that it classified speech sounds but it didn’t tell us about the process of planning to produce; it just talked about producing.
List the two levels of representation generative phonology assumes.
- Phonological representation
2. Phonetic representation
