lin2php phonetics
PHONETICS: THE SOUNDS OF LANGUAGE
LIN2PHP
2014
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 emphiasised. 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.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Bradley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed 15 credit points at first-year level from Linguistics. All other students require Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LIN3PHP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at second-year for the Linguistics minor in the Bachelor of Arts.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | A Course In Phonetics | Prescribed | Ladefoged, P., Johnson, K., 2011 | 6TH ED, CENAGE, BOSTON |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Bradley
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 | % |
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Major Project Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | |
Perception test (500 word equivalent) | 20 | |
Production test (500 word equivalent) | 20 | |
Segmental transcription assignment (500 word equivalent) | 20 |