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Introduction to Phonology

Course Code:
152900070
Unit value:
1 unit
The course is intended to present the scope of phonology (Phonetics vs. phonology), the identification of phonological processes and natural classes, the nature of phonological explanations, the structure of phonological theory, the shape of phonological representations (features vs. elements), and a comparison between different theories of phonological processes.

Workload

Total of 22 weeks teaching with 3 hours classroom contact per week.

Method of assessment

One three-hour written examination (80%) taken in May/June and coursework (20%).

Required reading

The reading list for this course will be made available from the convenor at the beginning of the course.