This course develops practical and theoretical ability in phonological analysis (the analysis of the way sounds are organised in Language). It introduces methods and assumptions of important approaches to phonological analysis: Classical Phonemic Analysis, Generative model (concentrating within this latter paradigm on Autosegmental phonology) and Optimality Theory. The syllabus includes: 'Classical (Structural)' Phonemics; the phonemes of Australian English; Generative Phonology; Constraint-Based Approaches; Features and Feature Geometry; Autosegmental Phonology; The Phonology of Intonation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the sound structures of human languages
- Understand how people use phonological systems in languages to communicate
- Use a range of methods of phonological analysis to describe important variation in sound systems.
- Carry out in-depth analysis and research on the sound systems of a language.
- Gain a historical perspective on how developments in modern phonological theory have come about, and the popular beliefs and arguments concerning sound systems of languages.
Indicative Assessment
3 phonological analysis assignments, 500 words each (15% each for a total of 45%) [LOs 1-3, 5]Research assignment, 3500 words (35%) [LO 1, 4, 5]
Test, 1 hour (held in class) (20%) [LO 1-3, 5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact: 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorial.
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3216 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4590 |
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