Phonology 3301-L1PHLW
The aim of the lecture series is to introduce phonological analysis and to discuss basic phonological phenomena occurring in English. The lectures cover the following topics:
Phonetic and phonological levels of linguistic description; the relationship between physical properties of sound and phonological organization; phonetic illusion phenomena; phonological abstraction
Introduction to phonological analysis; universal and English-specific aspects of phonological organization:
- Natural classes; distinctive features; phonotactics
- Alternations in morphemes: (morpho)phonological rules and their interactions in English
- Syllable structure; universal sonority scale; syllabification rules in English
- Linguistic variability; phonological exceptions and the frequency factor; regional and social factors
Phonetic and phonological characteristics of selected varieties of English (Received Pronunciation, General American, Irish English, Australian English)
Phonological phenomena in first language acquisition and foreign language learning; systematic distortions in pronunciation; automatic rules; interference
Type of course
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Acquiring knowledge
K_W01
The student acquires the understanding of what linguistics is and how it is related to other liberal arts disciplines.
K_W02
The student learns linguistic terminology as well as basic concepts and principles of linguistics.
K_W03
The student learns linguistic methodology practiced in the U.S. and the U.K. and acquires the knowledge of theory construction. The student expands his/her knowledge of English phonetic and phonology.
K_W07
The student learns how to use research tools and research techniques of phonology, especially as they are applied in historical phonology.
Acquiring expertise
K_U01
The student acquires the expertise to use linguistic terminology in a skillful way and acquires the expertise of how to use linguistic methodology in research projects.
K_U03
The student can present the acquired knowledge in a logical and clear manner in writing and in speech.
Acquiring social skills
K_K02
The student acquires the understanding of professional standards, especially the understanding of the ever changing environment in research and as well as the understanding of the importance of continuous education.
K_K08
The student acquires social skills and understands the need to build social ties and engage in cooperation in the effort of making the world a better place.
Bibliography
Rubach, J. 1982. Analysis of Phonological Structures. Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe.
Rubach, J. 1997. English syllabification. Anglica 7, 65-84.
Wells, J. C. 1982. Accents of English. Cambridge University Press.
Zsiga, E. C. 2013. The Sounds of Language: An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology. Wiley-Blackwell.
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