This course develops practical ability in phonological analysis (the analysis of the way sounds are organised in Language). It introduces methods and assumptions of two important approaches to phonological analysis: Classical Phonemic Analysis, and the Non-linear Generative model (concentrating within this latter paradigm on Autosegmental phonology). The syllabus includes: 'Classical (Structural)' Phonemics; the phonemes of Australian English. Generative Phonology. Features and Feature Geometry. Autosegmental Phonology. The Phonology of Intonation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Depending on how well they satisfy the requirements of the course, students will be able to:
- Analyse the sound structure of Language using methods and assumptions of two contrasting but important approaches to phonological analysis: Classical Phonemics, and Non-linear Generative Phonology.
- Understand professional texts on phonological analysis
- Use their knowledge to describe and do research in languages unfamiliar to them.
- Gain some historical perspective on how developments in modern phonological theory have come about.
Indicative Assessment
Four assignments (80%) and in-class test (20%).
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Workload
2 hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Carlos Gussenhoven & Haike Jacobs, Understanding phonology, Arnold, 1998 or later ed. and a set of readings.
Majors
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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