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School:
School of Arts and Humanities
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Thomas Devlin
Version Number
2024.01
Learning Methods
Seminar
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop
Synopsis
This module introduces you to the structure of sound within the linguistic system. You will learn all the basics of articulatory and impressionistic phonetic description, starting from individual sounds and building up to continuous speech. Emphasis is on the development of practical skills in analysing speech.
This module introduces you to the structure of sound within the linguistic system. You will learn all the basics of articulatory and impressionistic phonetic description, starting from individual sounds and building up to continuous speech. Emphasis is on the development of practical skills in analysing speech.
Learning Strategy
This module is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. Lectures outline the main concepts covered in the module and seminars provide an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the lecture material and to practice the analytical techniques introduced in it. The workshops provide additional practice… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
The module covers:
The basic concepts of phonetic description and transcription
The basic concepts of phonological categorisation and notation
The relationship between speech sounds and the phonological system
How to analyse sound systems
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
understand the basic workings of how speech is produced.
2.
understand the terminology used to describe the various parts of the phonological system
3.
understand the articulatory gestures and phonetic features of speech sounds.
4.
be able to transcribe the basic sound features of speech using appropriate symbols.
5.
be able to produce phonetic descriptions of continuous speech
6.
be able to identify phonological categories.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Linguistics and Modern Languages Subject Area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and disseminated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets.
The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Linguistics and Modern Languages Subject Area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and disseminated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets.