lin3sos science of speech sounds
SCIENCE OF SPEECH SOUNDS
LIN3SOS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subjects examines the acoustics and articulation of speech sounds. Although the initial focus is on English, the speech sounds of other selected languages will also be examined. This subject is particularly useful for students interested in speech pathology and audiology.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarija Tabain
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LIN2SOL, LIN2PHP, or subject co-ordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Acoustic and Auditory Phonetics (3rd edition) | Prescribed | Keith Johnson, 2011 | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Readings | Articulatory Phonetics | Prescribed | Bryan Gick, Ian Wilson & Donald Derrick, 2013 | Wiley-Blackwell |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate ability to write with clarity, cohesion, logic, structure, analysis, relevance, accuracy and precision of expression about linguistics in a range of contexts
- Activities:
- practical assignments, final test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking processes to complex linguistic issues, and make meaningful new connections
- Activities:
- practical assignments, final test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
03. Demonstrated ability to perform critical analysis and synthesis of linguistic data, and to develop and evaluate linguistic arguments
- Activities:
- practical assignments, final test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrated understanding of an engagement with linguistic learning as a continuous process
- Activities:
- practical assignments, final test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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