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LING365 Phonetics and Phonology

Updated: 17 January 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites LING100 or LING102
Co-requisites None
Restrictions LING465 or LING565
Notes None
Combined Units LING565 - Phonetics and Phonology
Coordinator(s) Nicholas J Reid (nreid@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides an introduction to descriptive approaches to the analysis of language sound systems (mostly English but also other 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. This unit has an applied focus on writing, spelling, literacy and pronunciation, and will appeal to anyone interested in the learning or teaching of language.
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: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Introducing Phonetics and Phonology
ISBN: 9781444109887
Davenport, M. and Hannahs, S.J., Hodder Education 3rd ed. 2010
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Online Test 1 20%
Assessment Notes
Online test 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 Test 2 20%
Assessment Notes
Online test 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 30%
Assessment Notes
Worksheet assignment with a number of data set problems in analysis
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 30%
Assessment Notes
Short answer questions, problem sets and some paragraph answer questions
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. identify natural and unnatural sound changes and processes;
  3. describe and transcribe speech;
  4. make informed decisions about teaching literacy and pronunciation; and
  5. demonstrate some insight into theoretical approaches to phonology.

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 lectures and tutorials, directed study and reading, practised in online tutorials 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. Communication skills will be taught and assessed through each assessment task. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The unit will use data from a range of languages, students will be taught and practise analysing these language structures. 		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
Students' problem solving skills are developed and assessed in their assessment tasks. The assessment tasks will be based around problem solving, using logical analytical techniques but also requiring creative thinking to solve in many cases. 		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. 		True True
   

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