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LING10030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Sounds in Language (LING10030)

Subject:
Linguistics
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Languages, Cultures & Linguis
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Sandrine Peraldi
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces the area of Linguistics that involves sounds in language and focuses on (1) Phonetics - the description and classification of the sounds found in human languages, and (2) Phonology - the related area that deals with the structure of sound systems in languages, i.e. the distribution, patterning and interaction of sounds in natural (human) language. Data from a number of language, starting with English, are analysed and cross-linguistic generalisations are established. The acquisition of the sound system (child phonology) is also explored.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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

Indicative Module Content:

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 Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

6
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures will be held twice weekly at the scheduled times. Lecture material will be available through Brightspace.

Tutorials will be held every second week (starting in the second week of classes).

Approaches to learning include: interactive web-based learning, problem-based learning, reflective learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Sounds in Language (LING1903)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Upcoming. Week 5 Graded No
50
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Upcoming. Week 12 Graded No
50
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
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