Phonetics and Phonology (C)-Swedish 3200-L1-FFCS
The course introduces selected topics in the field of phonetics and phonology, with focus on the Swedish language. More specific topics include:
• introduction to phonetics as a linguistic discipline
• the phonological system of the Swedish language
• relationship between spelling and pronunciation
• historical development of Swedish speech sounds
• organs of speech and Polish and Swedish terminology
• vowels and consonants and their description and function in words
• syllable, accent
• prosody and intonation
• phonetic transcription
• computer software as a tool for speech analysis
Although the classes are conducted in the form of lectures, practicing correct pronunciation and prosody is also an important component of the course
Course workload:
Classroom activities – 30 hrs = 1 ECTS
Self-study – 30 hrs = 1 ECTS, including:
- preparation for classes (assigned reading, homework tasks) – 20 hrs
- preparation for tests – 10 hrs
Total: 60 hrs (2 ECTS)
If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Mode
General: Classroom | Term 2024Z: Blended learning |
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Upon completing the course, the student:
- knows and understands the phonological structure of language as a system, has basic knowledge of the place and significance of phonetics and phonology within the system of sciences, knows and understands the connections between phonetics/phonology and other branches of linguistics, and understands their subject-specific characteristics (K1_W01),
- knows and understands basic linguistic terminology in the field of phonetics and phonology (K1_W02),
- knows and understands the characteristics of the Swedish phonetic system, has organized general knowledge regarding the classification of its phonemic elements and its main suprasegmental aspects (K1_W05),
- possesses systematic knowledge of Swedish phonetics and phonology as well as Polish–Swedish contrastive phonetics, and knows the differences between the phonetic systems of Standard Swedish and the standard Finland-Swedish variety (K1_W08).
SKILLS
Upon completing the course, the student:
- can recognize and describe pronunciation errors in Swedish typical of Polish learners (K1_U05),
- can distinguish the basic varieties of Swedish (Swedish and Finland-Swedish) on the basis of pronunciation (K1_U09).
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
Upon completing the course, the student:
- demonstrates awareness of differences between the sound systems of various languages, particularly Polish and Swedish (K1_K01),
- understands and appreciates the importance of correct pronunciation in communication and professional work, and recognizes the need for continued pronunciation improvement, being prepared to undertake it (K1_K02).
Assessment criteria
Methods and criteria for assessing the student's work:
- continuous assessment (being prepared for classes and carrying out tasks
during classes): 20%
- mid-term test: 20%
- homework, e.g. digital speech analysis: 20%
- final written test: 40%
Grading scale for written tests:
above 98% – 5!
88%–98% – 5
80%–88% – 4+
75%–80% – 4
68%–75% – 3+
60%–68% – 3
The grade for reading accuracy depends on the number of errors made in the following areas: sound pronunciation, prosody (word stress, sentence stress, and intonation), speech fluency (sound changes, assimilation, reduction).
Absences:
Students are allowed two unexcused absences. In the case of a higher number of absences the student catches up on the subject matter missed in class in the form agreed on with the lecturer. If the number of absences exceeds 50% the student fails the course.
Failing the end-of-term test results in receiving a failing grade in USOS in the first term and the need to retake the final test in the same form during the retake exam session.
Bibliography
Bergman, G., 2013, Kortfattad svensk språkhistoria, Lund.
Bruce, G., 2010, Vår fonetiska geografi, Lund.
Długosz-Kurczabowa, K., Dubisz, S., 2001, Gramatyka historyczna języka polskiego, Warszawa.
Elert, Claes-Christian, 2014, Allmän och svensk fonetik, 9. uppl., Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Engstrand, Olle, 2004, Fonetikens grunder, Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Garlén, C., 1988, Svenskans fonologi, Lund.
Garlén, C., 2003, Svenska språknämndens uttalsordbok.
Jönsson, A., 2019, Fonetyka i fonologia języka szwedzkiego, Warszawa. (https://depot.ceon.pl/handle/123456789/17956)
Larsson, L., 2005, Skepp ohoj! Övningsmaterial i svenskt uttal, Uppsala.
Littman, C., 2007, Så ska det låta. Uttalsövningar i svenska, Vällingby.
Ostaszewska, D., Tambor, J., 2000, Fonetyka i fonologia współczesnego języka polskiego, Warszawa.
Riad, T., 2014, The phonology of Swedish, Oxford, OUP
Rosenqvist, H., 2007. Uttalsboken: svenskt uttal i praktik och teori, Stockholm.
Thorén, B., 2014, Svensk fonetik för andraspråksundervisningen, Umeå.
Widmark, M., Hofling, K., 2004, Dialoger med tryck!
Wiśniewski, M., 2007, Zarys fonetyki i fonologii współczesnego języka polskiego, Toruń.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: