SEL2000 : Phonological Theory
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Rory Turnbull
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Niamh Kelly
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
A course in intermediate phonetics and phonology, this module builds on the foundations laid in SEL1027, introducing theoretical models of phonetics and phonology. The aim is for students to investigate a number of phonetic and phonological models, including both derivational and optimality theoretic, in order for them to come to an understanding of how evidence and argumentation are used in theory building.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics may include
- Review of phonetics and phonology
- Alternations
- Phonemic analysis
- Distinctive features
- Rule interactions
- Syllables, stress and tone
- Constraint-based analysis
- Theory comparison
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 67:00 | 67:00 | Completion of assignments |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Reading set texts |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Practice problem sets from texts and other online resources |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | General reading and revision |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL8154 | Issues in Phonological Theory I |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will introduce students to knowledge outcomes. Weekly seminars develop this knowledge as well as the skills necessary for phonological analysis, and allow the practical application of analytical skills in an interactive environment. Private study is an important part of the programme, requiring close reading of the materials both in advance of lectures and as a follow up to them. Students will be expected to do regular assigments intended to probe and expand the students' understanding of the concepts covered in lectures.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 20 | This will consist of a data analysis problem set |
| Essay | 1 | A | 80 | 2000-word essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The mid-term exercise will contribute to the students' familiarity with phonological analysis.
The final assessments by essay and analysis problem allows students to explore and grasp the full range of topics investigated in the module, and gives them the opportunity to demonstrate their full command of the skills practised in the seminars.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL2000's Timetable