Cognitive Processes behind Slips of Tongue (SOTs) in Shina: Insights from WEAVER++ Model of Speech Production

Authors

  • Dr. Huma Batool Assistant Professor, Department of English Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author
  • Saadullah MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Air University Islamabad Author
  • Hammad Ahmad Researcher Author

Keywords:

Slips of Tongue, Shina language, Speech production, WEAVER++ model, cognitive processes, , conceptualization, formulation, articulation

Abstract

The study explores slips of tongue in Shina language through the WEAVER++ Model of Speech Production Model by Levelt (1989). Through a corpus of naturally occurring slips of tongue, the study aims to classify types of SOTs and examine how they align with stages of Levelt’s model at conceptual, formulation, and articulation levels. The systematic analysis of Shina speech errors, through the lens of Levelt’s Speech Production Model, provides cross-linguistic perspectives on the potential breakdowns during planning and production stages. Moreover, identifying patterns of speech errors in Shina can inform educational and therapeutic practices aimed at addressing and managing speech related challenges; the findings will offer valuable insights for speech therapists, educators, and language learners.

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Author Biography

  • Dr. Huma Batool, Assistant Professor, Department of English Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    Dr. Huma Batool Assistant Professor (Cognitive-Neuro Linguistics), Department of English, Graduate Research Fellow, University of North Texas, USA (2014) IRSIP Scholar, Bangor University, UK (2015) Managing Editor, Corporum: Journal of Corpus Linguistics Focal Person, QEC [Quality Enhancement Cell] In charge, Self Assessment Report (BS, MPhil, PhD) In charge, Curriculum Review Committee Faculty of Social Sciences, Air University, Islamabad. Member, Society For Neurobiology of Language [SNL], US Member, Pakistan Society of Basic & Applied Sciences [PASBAN]

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Published

26-12-2024

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Cognitive Processes behind Slips of Tongue (SOTs) in Shina: Insights from WEAVER++ Model of Speech Production. (2024). Tahreer - Journal of Languages and Literature, 2(2), 1-20. https://ssld.org/Journals/index.php/tahreer/article/view/17