Although the main inspiration of the theory of phases is minimization of the computational burden for the hearer/speaker, work on how the upper limits of computational resources can affect the organization of syntactic structures does not abound. In this paper we aim at partially filling this gap. The most established model of working memory (WM) is Baddeley and Hitch’s. WM is the limited-capacity system where information is stored and manipulated during an ongoing cognitive activity. The component of WM most relevant for language is phonological short-term memory, or STM, since language comprehension must involve a temporary storage of the linguistic information. A crucial question is whether natural language processing relies on STM as identified in the Baddeley and Hitch’s model. The prevailing answer in the literature is negative. In this paper, we argue that comprehension of structurally complex sentences does rely on STM as identified in the Baddeley and Hitch’s model

Cecchetto, C., Papagno, C. (2011). Bridging the Gap between Brain and Syntax. A Case for a Role of the Phonological Loop. In C. Boeckx, A.M. Di Sciullo (a cura di), The Biolinguistic Entreprise: New Perspectives on the Evolution and Nature of Human Language (pp. 440-460). Oxford : Oxford University Press.

Bridging the Gap between Brain and Syntax. A Case for a Role of the Phonological Loop

CECCHETTO, CARLO;PAPAGNO, COSTANZA
2011

Abstract

Although the main inspiration of the theory of phases is minimization of the computational burden for the hearer/speaker, work on how the upper limits of computational resources can affect the organization of syntactic structures does not abound. In this paper we aim at partially filling this gap. The most established model of working memory (WM) is Baddeley and Hitch’s. WM is the limited-capacity system where information is stored and manipulated during an ongoing cognitive activity. The component of WM most relevant for language is phonological short-term memory, or STM, since language comprehension must involve a temporary storage of the linguistic information. A crucial question is whether natural language processing relies on STM as identified in the Baddeley and Hitch’s model. The prevailing answer in the literature is negative. In this paper, we argue that comprehension of structurally complex sentences does rely on STM as identified in the Baddeley and Hitch’s model
Capitolo o saggio
language comprehension, short-term,memory, sentence processing, theory of phases, Phonological Short-Term Memory, Phonological Loop
English
The Biolinguistic Entreprise: New Perspectives on the Evolution and Nature of Human Language
Boeckx, C; Di Sciullo, AM
2011
9780199553273
Oxford University Press
440
460
Cecchetto, C., Papagno, C. (2011). Bridging the Gap between Brain and Syntax. A Case for a Role of the Phonological Loop. In C. Boeckx, A.M. Di Sciullo (a cura di), The Biolinguistic Entreprise: New Perspectives on the Evolution and Nature of Human Language (pp. 440-460). Oxford : Oxford University Press.
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