lin2php phonetics
PHONETICS: THE SOUNDS OF LANGUAGE
LIN2PHP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, we will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of phonetics (the study of production and perception of the sounds of human languages). Theoretical background and practical analysis will be emphasised, with students practising the production as well as the analysis of sounds. We will also cover both segmental and prosodic aspects of speech, and special emphasis will be on the analysis of sound patterns within and across languages. In addition the course offers a basic understanding of speech acoustics and spectrogram reading.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Morey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LIN1LCS or LIN1LDD or Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at second-year for the Linguistics major in the Bachelor of Arts.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A Course In Phonetics | Prescribed | Ladefoged, P., Johnson, K., 2015 | 7th Edition, Cenage, Boston |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students are able, independently or in small groups, to present their own views and the views of others in tutorial presentations.
- Activities:
- Participation in practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Students will articulate connections between their study of linguistics and issues of personal or social concern.
- Activities:
- Assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
03. Students will be able to relate a data set and their analysis to relevant theories of Linguistics. Students will further develop their ability to present and analyse data in written form. They will become more sophisticated in articulating and defending their analyses.
- Activities:
- Assignments, Tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
04. Students will be able to search for and locate information beyond the specific suggestions embodied in subject guides. Students will be familiar with library resources in the field of linguistic study. Students will be able to show independent thinking in their essay materials.
- Activities:
- Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Students will become more adept at engaging with and describing this linguistic diversity.
- Activities:
- Participation in practical classes, Assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. Students will expand the domains of linguistics across which they are able to deploy analytical and problem solving techniques.
- Activities:
- Assignments, Tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. Students will work co-operatively on various tasks, and discuss linguistic analyses of particular datasets.
- Activities:
- Participation in practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
08. Under guidance, students will be able to solve problems of increasing complexity across a wider range of sub-disciplines of linguistics.
- Activities:
- Assignments, Participation in practical classes, Tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size9999
Enrolment information We do not wish to set a maximum number, so we have set it at 9999 Generally we get around 30 students in this course. So we do not need a strategy for managing large numbers of students
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Morey
Class requirements
Lecture/PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Project Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Perception test (500 word equivalent) | 15 | 03, 06, 08 | |
| Production test (500 word equivalent) | 15 | 03, 06, 08 | |
| Segmental transcription assignment 1 (500 word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08 | |
| Segmental transcription assignment 2 (500 word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08 |