lin2sol the sounds of language
THE SOUNDS OF THE WORLD'S LANGUAGES
LIN2SOL
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the speech sounds of world's languages. Students will learn how to describe and analyse language sounds. The subject is practical in focus with lots of application of theory to data. Topics covered include the production of sounds, prosody, speech perception and accents in World Englishes.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarija Tabain
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LIN1IML or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LIN2PHP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at second-year for linguistics in the Bachelor of Arts
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A course in phonetics. 7th ed | Prescribed | Peter Ladefoged & Keith Johnson | Wadsworth |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe language sounds with appropriate terminology, perceive and produce differences in language sounds and have a working familiarity with the International Phonetic Alphabet, as evidenced in the completion of activities utilizing these skills.
- Activities:
- Workshop participation, lecture participation, minor assignment, major project, production and perception tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Understand language as a potential world-wide resource, not the property of any group, demonstrated in the capability to describe social and regional variation scientifically.
- Activities:
- Workshop participation, lecture participation, minor assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Extend theoretical understandings to applications of phonetics
- Activities:
- Major project, production and perception tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Independently apply ideas of speech and accent to new datasets and analyse the sound system of an unfamiliar language
- Activities:
- Minor assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarija Tabain
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production test (800 words or equivalent) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| Major project (1600 words or equivalent) | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Perception test (800 words or equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Minor assignment (800 words or equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |