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LING2019 Phonological Analysis

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Language Studies
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Linguistics
Offered in LING2019 will not be offered in 2009
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

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.

Indicative Assessment

Four assignments (80%) and  in-class test (20%).

Workload

2 hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week

Areas of Interest Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Requisite Statement

Phonetics: Sounds of the World's Languages LING1010/LING2010

Prescribed Texts

Carlos Gussenhoven & Haike Jacobs, Understanding phonology, Arnold, 1998 or later ed. and a set of readings.

Majors/Specialisations Applied Linguistics and Linguistics
Other Information

This course is required for Honours in Linguistics.

Academic Contact Dr Phil Rose

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.

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