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.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Bradley
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LIN3PHP
Equivalent subjects: N/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A Course In Phonetics | Prescribed | Ladefoged, P., Johnson, K., 2011 | 6TH ED, CENAGE, BOSTON |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |