Linguistic theory: Phonetics and phonology 1 15-LT-PHAPH1-EL-11
Learning contents:
1. Introduction to the subject matter of phonetics and phonology, and their relation to other branches of linguistics
2. Basic concepts in phonology
3. Anatomical structure of the vocal tract
4. Segmental phonology: classification of English vowels and consonants
5. Articulatory description of English vowels and consonants
6. Co-articulation processes, phonation types and airstream mechanisms in English
7. Allophonic and phonostylistic processes in English
8. Suprasegmental phonology; English stress, rhythm and intonation
9. Syllable structure and phonotactics in English
10. Phonemic and phonetic transcription, based on the International Phonetic Alphabet IPA
11. Dialects and varieties of English
12. Contrasting selected phenomena (topics 4-12) with those in the Polish language
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student:
- knows and understands the subject matter of phonetics and phonology, and their relation to other branches of linguistics,
- knows basic topics, concepts and terms in phonetics and phonology of English,
- knows and understands the content, form and functions of the terminology related to the fields of study, and is able to apply it to describing and analysing processes occurring in English,
- is able to successfully apply the knowledge to formulating generalizations and comparisons,
- is able to successfully apply the theoretical knowledge when mastering practical English phonetics,
- is able to analyse basic phonological phenomena in English,
- is able to communicate linguistic ideas with help of specialistic terminology.
Assessment criteria
Assesssment methods:
Assessment of student’s active participation in class; final test; assessment of student’s ability to quote examples from the readings and own experience to contrast languages.
Assessment criteria:
excellent (bdb; 5,0): the student has excellent knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes researched in sociolinguistics, has in-depth knowledge of the origins and development of sociolinguistics; is well familiar with the meaning and applications of sociolinguistic terminology and is able to use it in speech and writing
very good (+db; 4,5): the student has very good knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes researched in sociolinguistics, has good knowledge of the origins and development of sociolinguistics; is familiar with the meaning and applications of sociolinguistic terminology and is able to use it in speech and writing, yet commits minor mistakes
good (db; 4,0): the student has good knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes researched in sociolinguistics, has good knowledge of the origins and development of sociolinguistics; is familiar with the meaning and applications of sociolinguistic terminology and is able to use it in speech and writing, yet commits occasional errors
satisfactory (+dst; 3,5): the student has satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes researched in sociolinguistics, has fair knowledge of the origins and development of sociolinguistics; is familiar with the meaning and applications of sociolinguistic terminology and is able to use it in speech and writing, yet commits errors
sufficient (dst; 3,0): the student has some knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes researched in sociolinguistics, has some knowledge of the origins and development of sociolinguistics; is familiar with the meaning and applications of sociolinguistic terminology and is able to use it in speech and writing, yet commits errors
failing (ndst; 2,0): the student little knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes researched in sociolinguistics, has little or no knowledge of the origins and development of sociolinguistics; is not familiar with the meaning and applications of most of sociolinguistic terminology, and is not able to use it in speech and writing without major errors
Bibliography
- Ashby, M. & J. Maidment. 2005. Introducing Phonetic Science. Cambridge: CUP.
- Collins, B. & I. Mees. 2003. Practical Phonetics and Phonology: a resource book for students. London, New York: Routledge.
- Cruttenden, A. 2014. Gimson’s Pronunciation of English. London: Arnold.
- Garcia Lecumberri, M.L. & J. Maidment. 2000. English Transcription Course. Arnold, New York: OUP.
- Jassem, W. 2003. Polish. Journal of the International Phonetic Association 33,103–107.
- Jones, D. 2003. Cambridge English pronouncing dictionary. 16th edition by Peter Roach, James Hartman and Jane Setter. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. [with CD-ROM]
- Ladefoged, P. 2001. A Course in Phonetics. 4th edition. Philadelphia: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
- Roach, P. 2004. English Phonetics and Phonology. 3rd edition. CUP.
- Roach, P. 2006. English phonetics and phonology: A practical course. Cambridge: CUP.
- Sobkowiak, W. 2001. English phonetics for Poles: A resource book for learners and teachers. 2nd edition. Poznań: Wydawnictwo Poznańskie.
- Wells, J. C. 2009. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary. 3rd edition. London: Pearson Education.
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