成人大片

LING 3038 - Phonology: language sounds and sound systems

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

Pronunciation immediately identifies each of us as belonging to a certain ethnic group, social class, locality, age group and gender. This course investigates the nature of speech sounds, the mechanisms of speech production and perception and the ways by which these sounds are classified into a fixed inventory of meaningful sounds, the phoneme inventory, by speakers of a language. Students will learn how to transcribe speech sounds using phonetic symbols (International Phonetic Alphabet or IPA). Students will learn how to identify phonemes and how to analyse and provide formal accounts of sound system processes across a range of languages, paying attention to segmental phonemes as well as to factors such as stress, tone and intonation. This course is essential for all linguistics students, and provides vital understandings for language teachers (English or otherwise), speech pathologists and students of disciplines such as psychology, anthropology and social inquiry.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code LING 3038
    Course Phonology: language sounds and sound systems
    Coordinating Unit Linguistics
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible LING 2040
    Assumed Knowledge At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
    Assessment Practical 1 - 20%, Practical 2 - 20%, Review (1500 word) 30%, Exam (1.5 hours) 30%.
    Course Staff

    No information currently available.

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Be able to describe the general physical mechanisms underlying the production & perception of speech.
    2 Be able to classify speech sounds according to vocal tract configuration, laryngeal activity and airflow.
    3 Be able to utilise the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) in both ‘broad’ and ‘narrow’ transcription of speech, and to work with other practical orthographies in speech transcription.
    4 Be able to identify the role of stress, intonation, pitch and duration in the production & perception of speech.
    5 Perform a phonemic analysis of any given language, drawing on notions of minimal pairs, contrastive vs complementary distribution, conditioning of allophones & free variation.
    6 Identify the distinctive features of any given set of phonemes.
    7 Explain the concept of ‘underlying phonological form’, drawing on examples from a variety of languages.
    8 Formulate phonological and phonetic realisation rules, having regard to rule ordering principles.
    9 Understand the basic principles of Phonological Typology.
    10 Undertake comparisons of conventional vs non-linear approaches to phonological representation.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    7, 8, 9, 10

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1, 2, 3, 4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 2, 3, 10

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2, 3, 4, 5, 9

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    .

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    .

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Course Text Book:
    Odden, D. (2013). Introducing Phonology. Cambridge University Press, 2nd edn.
    Recommended Resources
    Goldsmith, R. (2011). The Handbook of Phonological Theory. Wiley-Blackwell.
    Gussenhoven, C. (2004). The Phonology of Tone and Intonation. Cambridge University Press.
    Gussenhoven, Carlos & Jacobs, H. (2017). Understanding Phonology. Routledge, 3rd edn.
    Ladefoged, P. & Johnstone, K. (2016). A course in phonetics. Cengage Learning, 7th edn.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Problem-solving tutorials drawing on, and extending, material covered in lectures and/or in the course text-book or in other material referenced in the course.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
    1 x 2-hour lecture/workshop per week (x12) 24 hours
    1 x 1-hour tutorial per week (x10) 10 hours
    4 hours Practicals/Reading per week (x12) 48 hours
    4 hours Assignment Preparation per week (x12) 48 hours
    2 hours Research per week (X 13) 26 hours
    TOTAL 156 hours
    Learning Activities Summary
    Week 1
    Speech production & perception – the body and the brain
    The idea of sound systems

    Week 2
    Making, hearing, transcribing & categorising consonant sounds
    Distinguishing consonants

    Week 3
    Making, hearing, transcribing & categorising vowel sounds
    Distinguishing vowels

    Week 4
    Stress, Tone, Intonation, Duration – what are they & what difference do they make?

    Week 5
    The idea of the phoneme – minimal pairs, contrastive vs complementary distribution, conditioned variation, phonetic realisation.

    Week 6
    Phonemes as sets of distinctive features – universal parameters, archiphonemes, underspecification.

    Week 7
    Underlying Forms & phonological rules.

    Week 8
    Formulating sets of phonological rules – ordering and elsewhere conditions.

    Week 9
    Exploring phonological rules cross-linguistically.

    Week 10
    Phonological Typology – what comes ‘naturally’ (and why) ?

    Week 11
    Exploring phonological theory - linear & non-linear approaches

    Week 12
    The limits of abstractness – phonology as a human science vs mind game
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    There will be three assignments in phonological/phonetic analysis (due in Week 4, Week 7 & Week 9), together with a final online test to be made available in Week 13. All assignments are of equal weight.
    Assessment Detail
    Assignment #1 – Distinguishing & transcribing speech sounds
    Assignment #2 – Analysing phonemes
    Assignment #3 – Formulating Phonological Rules
    Test – Practical analyses & short answer questions ranging over the content of lectures, tutorials & prescribed readings across the semester.
    Submission
    All assignments are to be submitted through MyUni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines
  • Fraud Awareness

    Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

The 成人大片 is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The 成人大片 therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.