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Introduction to Accents and Dialects (PERF90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to the study of accents and dialects required by an actor in a professional setting.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be expected to:
- understand how to identify regional differences of accent and dialect variation;
- understand the factors that influence accent and dialect variation;
- understand accent and dialect in the broader framework of language variation e.g. phonetic, historical and stylistic;
- understand the concept of ideolects for the purposes of performance and character;
- analyse the methodologies employed in the learning of accents and dialects;
- demonstrate a broad transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet for dialect use.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this course students will be expected to have:
- cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems;
- cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas;
- specialised technical and creative skills in a field of professional practice;
- communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts;
- communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to their professional settings;
- integrated the skills and knowledge from the various subjects into a coherent understanding;
- have an aptitude for continued self-directed learning and be critical and creative thinkers;
- expanded their analytical and cognitive skills through experiential learning;
- the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations;
- the capacity for critical thinking and analysis of pedagogical processes;
- the capacity to respond to unfamiliar problems with a flexible and innovative approach;
- the application of advanced skills in leadership, initiative and group dynamics.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PERF90001 | Voice and Speech Skills | January (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Degree in Performing Arts, Dramatic Art, Dance, Music, Education
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Broad transcription of a text into the International Phonetic Alphabet (Equivalent to 3,000 words) - Middle of Assessment Period (40%)
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Oral presentation demonstrating a methodological approach to the teaching of a dialect (Equivalent 4,000 words) - End of Semester (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Leith McPherson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 28 hours Total time commitment 95 hours Teaching period 8 January 2018 to 15 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 2 February 2018 Census date 9 February 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 April 2018 Assessment period ends 27 May 2018 January contact information
Time commitment details
95 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Cruttenden, A. (revised ed.) 2008. Gimson’s Pronunciation of English. Hodder Education. UK.
Rowles, J. & Sharpe E. 2007. How To Do Accents. Oberon Books. UK.
The International Phonetic Association 1999. A Guide to the Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Cambridge University Press.
Last updated: 3 November 2022