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LING1115

Introduction to Phonology and General Linguistic Tools

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Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2015
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course is an introduction to phonological theory and basic linguistic tools. It has a general approach and is relevant to all language students. Its' primary focus is on phonological theory and phonological tools.

Grammar is more than just declension, conjugation and word order; sounds also have their own grammar, which is at the core of which sounds we use when we speak and how we use them. Why do we say 'compo' for 'competition'? Why do we say 'prate' with a long [a:] and 'prattle' with a short [a]?

Psychologically speaking, what is a language sound - before it is produced?

This course provides an introduction to generative phonology (the grammar of language sounds), with particular emphasis on structural representations which are considered universal for all languages of the world.

A small part of the course gives an introduction to basic linguistic tools, especially those which are relevant to phonology. The course content may be designed to fit the student group at hand, and may e.g. comprise elements from phonetics, morphology (word structure), syntax (words in combination) and diachrony (language history).

Learning outcome

The content and focus of the course may vary. However, after having finished the course, the student is at least expected to:

- Understand and describe the theoretical differences between SPE phonology and autosegmental phonology.
- Know the most important autosegmental and metric principles and structures, and be able to use these to carry out practical analysis of any language. The student is also expected to be able to understand
syllable theory, mora analysis, tonality and basic principles of feature gemometry.
- Be able to deal with basic grammatical terms.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and teaching in smaller groups. More specific information on course evaluation: Obligatory exercises have to be approved before the candidate may sit the written exam. Each of the obligatory papers should be 4 - 6 A4 pages. In special cases, students may be eligible to sit a take-home exam instead of a regular exam. An application is required.

Compulsory assignments

  • 3 approved exercises

Required previous knowledge

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Course materials

The curriculum will be announced at the start of term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
LING1105 7.5 sp
LING1112 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Phonetics
  • Linguistics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2015

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2015-12-04 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2015

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2016

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2016-05-27 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

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