EN-441 Phonology - theoretical and experimental topics
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Allison Louise Wetterlin
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishPrerequisites
Students must have passed EN-410 and EN-411 or equivalent courses
Course contents
This course focuses on the phonology of English, taking a closer look at the key theoretical issues as well as the experiments designed and conducted to test these theories. In the first part of the course we will read and discuss general phonological theory and the implications they have for English. In the second part of the course, we will read and discuss experimental literature together.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired an understanding of:
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phonological theory especially pertaining to English phonology
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how different theoretical frameworks account for the mental representation of phonology
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experimental methods used to test phonological theories
Skills: On successful completion of the course, students will be able to
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read linguistic articles and discuss aspects and topics dealt with within phonology
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write a paper dealing with linguistic topics and experimental literature
General competence: On successful completion of the course, students will be able to
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use her/his acquired knowledge and skills in further studies of (English) linguistics
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communicate her/his acquired knowledge and skills outside an academic setting
Examination requirements
Two written article summaries must be assessed as a Pass.
Teaching methods
Lectures, individual work and in groups, including the term paper. Estimated workload: Approximately 400 hours.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability.Assessment methods and criteria
Individual term paper (6500-8000 words). Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| EN-462 – Phonology - theoretical and experimental topics | 10 |