[B-Greek] phonological flow & syntactical structure
Eric Biggs
ericb at gracechurchreno.org
Thu Apr 28 15:42:24 EDT 2005
> Eric Biggs:
> Chomsky in this work, on pgs. 79-83 speaks of "formal similiarities
> between
> phonology and syntax". With this I looked at some rules of phonology
> [+continuant] [+voiced]/-[+voiced], which is diagramed on pg. 82 as an
> example of these similiarities. He goes on "These conventions allow us
> to
> apply rules to any class of segements specifed by a given combination of
> features, and thus to make use of the cross classification of segments
> provided by the feature representation. These notions can be adapted
> without essential change to representation of lexical categories and
> their
> members, providing a very natural solution to the cross-classification
> problem and, at the same time, contributing to the general unity of
> grammatical theory". pg. 82.
James:
What Chomsky is saying here is that the feature structures developed as
part of the formalization of phonological theory could be used in the
formalization of lexical categories. Features structures allow a more
expressive classification of objects than mere hierarchy allows.
Eric:
Then, I wonder if any research has been done on this. However, my question
concerning phonolgy and syntax was directed towards pronunciation. I know
that this now turns from B-Greek intention, so I would enjoy any replies
off-list. Thank you James for the recommendation of W Sydney Allen's book
"Vox Graeca" as well as keeping me on track with what Chomsky was talking
about....
...back to the drawing board.
Eric Biggs
zealous student
Reno, NV
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