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At the end of this module students should be able to
-describe and classify the sounds of language
-transcribe words and phrases of English using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
-recognise and analyse the patterning of speech sounds in words and phrases
-describe systematic generalisations involving sounds
-understand the diversity of sound systems cross-linguistically
Phonetics
Describing and classifying sounds in natural (human) language
Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to represent those sounds
Transcription – word and phrase transcriptions (using the IPA)
What happens when sounds are uttered at different rates (in words/phrases)? - phonetic phenomena that are dependent on rate of speech – fast/casual speech vs. slow/careful speech
Phonology
Structure of sound systems – distribution, patterning and interaction of sounds in natural (human) language
Language-particular vs. cross-linguistic facts/generalisations
Acquisition of the sound system (child phonology)
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Phonetics test | Week 4 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Examination: Data analysis and discussion | Week 12 | Yes | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Phonetics test | Week 8 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Leire Sarto Zubiaurre | Tutor |