lin3sos science of speech sounds

SCIENCE OF SPEECH SOUNDS

LIN3SOS

2020

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.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMarija Tabain

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesLIN2PHP OR LIN2SOL

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Articulatory Phonetics

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorBryan Gick, Ian Wilson & Donald Derrick

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherWiley-Blackwell

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Acoustic and Auditory Phonetics

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorKeith Johnson

Year2011

Edition/Volume3rd edition

PublisherWiley-Blackwell

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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

02. Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking processes to complex linguistic issues, and make meaningful new connections

03. Demonstrated ability to perform critical analysis and synthesis of linguistic data, and to develop and evaluate linguistic arguments

04. Demonstrated understanding of an engagement with linguistic learning as a continuous process

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarija Tabain

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1st practical assignment (1200 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2nd practical assignment (1200 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
1 final test (1600 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4