| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL2000 | Phonological Theory |
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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.
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.
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.
Analysis and interpretation of data
Constructive argumentation and critical evaluation of results in a phonological framework
Learning to deal with counterevidence and complex argumentation.
| 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 |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | 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 |
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.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 70 | 2500 words |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | 1000-word written exercise |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | guided discussion |
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.
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