SEL3006 : Topics in Phonological Theory (Inactive)
SEL3006 : Topics in Phonological Theory (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): 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 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL2000 | Phonological Theory |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
none
Aims
This module explores intermediate to advanced phonological theory, focusing on analysis and argumentation in phonology relative to the topic under study. The specific topics covered will vary from year to year, depending on the current research in the field. They may include one or more of the following: Laboratory Phonology, the phonetics-phonology interface, intonation and prosody, empirical foundations, computational phonology.
Outline Of Syllabus
The specific topics covered will vary from year to year, depending on the current research in the field. They may include one or more of the following: Laboratory Phonology, the phonetics-phonology interface, intonation and prosody, empirical foundations, computational phonology. A detailed schedule will be provided at the start of the module.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
An understanding of the aims, methods, and concepts of the theories studied relative to the issues covered.
A facility with the technical vocabulary of theoretical phonology
An ability to evaluate the empirical content of hypotheses concerning phonological theory and analysis.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Analysis and interpretation of data
Constructive argumentation and critical evaluation of results in a phonological framework
Learning to deal with counterevidence and complex argumentation.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 47:00 | 47:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | inc. 10 hours directed groupwork |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Directed readings help students come to grips with primary literature in phonological theory. Discussion of readings will be expected. Students will also be expected to lead discussion of papers read by the group as a whole. Private study is an important part of the module, requiring close reading of the material both in advance of seminars and as a follow-up to them. In addition to close reading of the papers assigned to the group as a whole, each student will need to spend time reading and understanding literature specifically relevant to the topic of their assessment essay.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 70 | 2500 words |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | 1000-word written exercise |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | guided discussion |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Given that the student will be dealing with primary literature, the assessment provides a means for the student to show an understanding of the tools and methods of phonological theorising through either analysing some set of data in a fashion relevant to the topic at hand, or presenting an informed evaluation of particular positions in the literature.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL3006's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- SEL3006's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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