Dynamic Approaches to Phonological Processing

A work to introduce linguists to dynamic systems focusing on serial order, speech perception, speech production, and phonological theory.

Hunter Hatfield (Author)

9781009258685, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 11 May 2023

75 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 cm, 0.627 kg

Natural language occurs in time. Events happen earlier, later, or simultaneously with other events; however, this temporal dimension is often downplayed or overlooked. This Element introduces readers with a background in structural linguistics to dynamic approaches to phonological processing. It covers models of serial order, speech production and speech perception, with special attention to how they can enhance one another. The work then asks whether dynamic approaches have the potential to change how we think of phonological structure. Key ideas discussed include phonemes and auditory targets, control mechanisms creating structure, and the shape of phonological representations in a dynamic context. The work should function as a bridge for those with linguistic questions who want to learn answers derived from the study of speech as a dynamic system.

1. Introduction
2. Serial Order
3. Speech Production
4. Speech Perception
5. Dynamic Intention Selection and Coordination
6. Gathering Key Ideas
7. Approaching a Dynamic Model of Speech and Phonology
8. Conclusions
References.

Subject Areas: Psycholinguistics [CFD]