Gichuka Constituent Structure In Government Phonology Theory
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
Government Phonologyis a theory that is based on constraints.There are various versions of the theory and also newer developments. The version used in this paper is the one proposed by Kaye, Lowenstamm and Vergnaud, (1985); (1990); Kaye, (1990) and expounded on by Kula (2002).Goverment Phonology Theory replaces the rule component with a group of universal principles common to all linguistic systems in the world along with a series of parameters delimiting the nature of linguistic variation from one language system to another. It is a highly constrained theory in its view of phonological structure. Gichuka Sructure in Government Phonology Theory is presented as non-branching. The consonantal system of Gichuka is derived from the interaction of seven elements [ʔ L R h I U H A). Gichuka licensing constraints for vowels are: I must be head ,U must be head and Phonological expressions must be headed.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Nancy Mbaka, Prof. Kinyua, P. Muriungi Ph. D
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