English Phonetics and Phonology (LING90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Semester 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on aspects of the English sound system with particular focus on Australian English. Students gain a detailed understanding of the sound system of different varieties of English. The main topics covered include: phonetic analysis (vowel and consonant systems, phonotactics, stress and intonation) of selected English varieties including L2 varieties of English. Throughout the subject, material is drawn from different varieties of English, including English spoken by second language learners. This subject also provides the chance for training in the accurate perception and production of English speech, transcription, and an introduction to acoustic phonetic analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed practical and theoretical language analysis through training in how to use the Phonetic Alphabet as an analytical tool for phonetic analysis of English;
- have acquired observation and attention to detail through seminar and assignment preparation, and examination revision;
- have acquired computer literacy through use of IT in acoustic and auditory analyses of spoken language;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through tutorial preparation and participation and assignment preparation.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
- show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument;
- demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LING20005 | Phonetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students who have taken an undergraduate subject in Phonetics, including LING20005, are not eligible to enrol into this subject.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two transcription assignments due in week 7 and week 12
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 50% |
An assignment
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Janet Fletcher Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Janet Fletcher Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation English Language - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation English Language - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 200 Point Program - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022