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LING465 Phonetics and Phonology

Updated: 17 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 On line E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING450 or LING453
Restrictions LING365
Notes None
Combined Units LING365 - Phonetics and Phonology
Coordinator(s) Brett Baker (bbaker2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides an introduction to descriptive and theoretical approaches to the analysis of sound systems across languages, building on the knowledge from foundation units in linguistics. The focus is on problem solving and data analysis, rather than theory, though some current theoretical perspectives are also discussed, along with applications to first and second language learning in particular. Web access is essential.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Phonetics: An Interactive Introduction. (CD) Version 2.1
ISBN: NICK1
Reid, N., School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences 2004
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Online
Introducing Phonology
ISBN: 9780521534048
Odden, D., Cambridge University Press 2005
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Discussions/postings 15%
Assessment Notes
5% for Discussion postings, and 10% for participation in a teamwork problem solving exercise
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 6 and 8
Online quiz 10%
Assessment Notes
Online quiz with a number of short answer questions.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Online quiz 10%
Assessment Notes
Online quiz with a number of short answer questions.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Worksheet 1 40%
Assessment Notes
Worksheet assignment with a number of dataset problems in analysis.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Worksheet 2 25% 1000-1500 each
Assessment Notes
Worksheet assignment with a number of dataset problems in analysis.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. analyse the sound systems of English and other languages;
  2. understand the difference between natural and unnatural sound changes and processes;
  3. apply the theoretical principles behind analytical decisions regarding sound system;
  4. understand the applications of phonological principles and theory to problems in first and second language learning;
  5. read and critique articles in current phonological research, or analyses from different theoretical positions.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will understand the principles of phonetics and phonology. It is taught by directed study and reading, practised in online tutorial and exercises, and assessed via all assessment tasks 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The unit will focus on analysis and argumentation, and will thereby improve students' communication skills in those two areas. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The unit will use data from a range of languages. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
The unit will require access to the web and use of online resources and tools. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
The unit will encourage students to think critically about the structures of languages they are exposed to. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Much of the assessment will be based around problem solving, using logical analytical techniques but also requiring creative thinking to solve in many cases. Students' problem solving skills are developed and assessed in their assessment tasks. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will need to be mindful of their ethical responsibilities, both to human subjects and to other students. 		True
8 Team Work
Participation in online discussions requires engagement and interactivity with other students in developing collaborative skills and building group knowledge. Part of the assessment ('online prac exercise') will involve student collaboration to reach a joint answer to a data problem. 		True True True
   

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