lin3phy phonology
PHONOLOGY
LIN3PHY
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to phonology, which is the study of both the sound patterns present in the world's languages and of the mental representations of these sound patterns. Major aspects of modern phonological theory will be covered, including phonemic analysis, feature theory, syllables, stress, and intonation.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCara Penry Williams
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LIN1LCS, LIN2PHP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LIN3LTY
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introducing Phonology. | Prescribed | Hayes, B. (2009). | CHICHESTER, UK: WILEY-BLACKWELL |
| Readings | An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (Third edition) | Recommended | Clark, J., Yallop, C. & Fletcher, J. (2007). | OXFORD: BLACKWELL. |
| Readings | Introducing Phonology. | Recommended | Odden, D. (2005). | CAMBRIDGE: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
| Readings | Understanding Phonology (Second edition). | Recommended | Gussenhoven, C. & Jacobs, H. (2005). | LONDON: HODDER ARNOLD. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply phonological concepts to the analysis of data
- Activities:
- In-class test, with much practice leading up to it.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Appraise the importance of phonology for descriptive and theoretical linguistics
- Activities:
- All three assignments, with much modelling of appropriate discourse in class and in the readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Explain, apply and critique linguistic arguments in relation to a phonological problem or issue orally.
- Activities:
- Presentation assignment, with modelling in classes leading up to the presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Explain, apply and critique linguistic arguments in relation to a phonological problem or issue in writing.
- Activities:
- Final research assignment, with much guidance given individually to students according to the project chosen. Students will work together to share resources (e.g. if a collectively generated database is used for the assignment).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCara Penry Williams
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"need tables that the students can work at (a lot of group/pair work)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 word research assignment | 45 | 03, 04 | |
| One 800 word class presentation | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| one 1200 word in-class open-book examination on problem-solving | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |