phonological development

children make predictable pronunciation errors (not really 'errors' at all, when you stop to think about it) when they are learning to talk like adults. These 'errors' are called phonological processes, or phonological deviations. 

Phonological Processes in Typical Speech Development

Phonological Process Example   Description   Pre-vocalic voicing car = gar A voiceless sound preceding a vowel is replaced by a voiced sound. Word final devoicing red = ret A final voiced consonant is replaced by a voiceless consonant Final consonant deletion boat = bo A final consonant is omitted (deleted) from a word. Velar fronting car = tar A back sound is replaced by a front sound. Palatal fronting ship = sip sh or zh are replaced b y s or z respectively Consonant harmony cup = pup The pronunciation of a word is influenced by one of the sounds it 'should' contain. Weak syllable deletion telephone = teffone Weak (unstressed) syllables are deleted from words of more than one syllable. Cluster reduction try = ty A cluster element is deleted or replaced. Gliding of liquids ladder = wadder Liquids are replaced by glides. Stopping ship = tip A stop consonant replaces a fricative or affricate. easier sounds ; p, m, h, n, w, b, t, d. more difficult sounds; k, g, f, v, "ng" y,  r, l, s, "ch," "sh," j, "th" http://www.talkingkids.org/2011/04/speech-sounds-and-kids-part-2.html http://linguistlist.org/ask-ling/lang-acq.cfm http://www.education.com/reference/article/stages-language-development-first-words/

Example methodology
Language and technology ; paralinguistic features in text messages; similar age group and social class,possibly in the same friendship group (similar personalities) - compare the graphology patterns. Ethics : permission to use the texts from sender and receiver. Choosing a sample ; every other 5 texts - create the same conversation template and see how participants would respond to  basic questions.

Ideas for investigation/media text

1. language and power - language used by politicians; hows its different depending on the situation; how it changes depending on the subject of the speech; comparing speeches and conferences with other politicians or with the general public ; the imbalance of power ; how language it effected.

   

1.
G- Advertisement / notice
R- Informal
A- Students and staff of St.Brendan's
M- Multi-model 
P- Persuade
S- St. Brendan's page on Facebook

2.

G- Notice      

R- Informal    

A- athletic students

M- Multi-model  

P- persuade

S- Colleges Netball &

Rugby team.

1. Features ; 'Win Cinema tickets' 

The graphology of this poster is eye-catching as its multi-model and include different fonts and images, this helps the text be consumed as the audience see this poster in a hall way or on a wall , therefor they are probably going to walk past it, however because its eye-catching they'll stop and read it as it captures their attention. The poster uses imperative sentences for example 'win 2 cinema tickets plus popcorn and drinks', '... share us to enter' and 'like us on Facebook' by using short imperative sentences, not only does it provide simple instructions for the audience, it makes them feel obligated as the instructions come across demanding.

By the author using a logo on the corners of the page, it informs the audience that it is and official notice.

2. Features ; 'We need you'

The graphology of this poster is also eye-catching as is uses images and different color fonts, this is essential in catching the attention of the audience as it invited them to stop and consume the text. The poster also uses declarative sentences / synthetic personalisation as it directly addresses the audience and makes them feel obligated to take part, therefor its persuasive. Imperative sentences are used e.g. 'represent your college' this also makes the reader feel obligated. Rhetorical questions are used e.g. 'Do you enjoy playing Netball or Rugby' this helps the audience consume the text as the ask themselves the question. The image used is Mr.T standing in a pose that point towards the audience, this pose was used during the war, this suggests that the poster is subtly demanding the audience to at least read the text as it catches their attention. By the author using a logo on the corners of the page, it informs the audience that it is and official notice.