Universität Wien

120003 PS English Linguistics: Introductory Seminar (2007W)

Phonetics and phonology

3.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

anrechenbar als K 215; auch anrechenbar als Wahlfach 701(UniStG Studienplan). ECTS UF Englisch : 3P .

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 08.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 15.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 22.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 29.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 05.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 12.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 19.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 26.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 03.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 10.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 17.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 07.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 14.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 21.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 28.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will build on the basic introduction to phonetics provided in the first semester course (201) and study applications of phonetics and phonology in the description of varieties of English, including English as a lingua franca. Transcription and analytical skills will be further developed to include suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation, and students will be introduced to a number of computer-assisted analytical software packages. The adequacy and relevance of a range of theoretical concepts will also be considered. Students' own research will focus on the description of a particular variety or model of English pronunciation, or on different theoretical approaches in phonetics and/or phonology.
Assessment is on the basis of attendance, coursework, an oral presentation and a written project of 2,500 - 3,000 words.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

These classes focus on one area of linguistics, seeking to attain two basic goals:
a) to provide an overview of a specific area as well as a sound knowledge of both past developments and the present "state of the art". Weekly readings (textbook as well as supplementary material) are required.
b) to provide a more in-depth treatment of a particular aspect of the area by means of a research paper, which should introduce the student to the basic skills of researching and writing such a paper. In-class presentations or discussion forums on the paper topic give the students the opportunity to argue their ideas.

Examination topics

interactive

Reading list

Textbook: Roach, P. 2000. English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge University Press

Association in the course directory

204, 701, K 215

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