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Phonology (LING30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to descriptive and theoretical approaches to the analysis of sound systems across languages. and different approaches to phonology, training in formal phonological analysis, and the development of phonological theory until the present.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to confidently deploy discipline specific research and analysis in Phonology using primary and secondary sources and empirical data with a strong sense of research ethics and intellectual integrity;
- be able to draw on and critically evaluate theoretical approaches to Phonology;
- position themselves within theoretical debates in Phonology;
- proficiently employ learning and research technologies as well as field-specific technologies;
- have attained advanced abilities in written and verbal argumentation in Phonology;
- have consolidated their understanding of social and cultural diversity in the university and wider community.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed skills in critical thinking and analysis;
- have developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically;
- have developed skills in observation and attention to detail;
- have developed skills in thinking in theoretical terms.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING20005 | Phonetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Problem set assignment 1 due throughout the semester [25%]
- Problem set assignment 2 due throughout the semester [25%]
- Exam during the examination period [50%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Introductory Phonology (Hayes, Bruce) Wiley-Blackwell.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Minor English Language Studies Major Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Breadth Track Linguistics: Language Structure and Analysis - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024