Spring 2019 - LING 321 D100

Phonology (3)

Class Number: 1703

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An overview of theoretical principles in phonology.

COURSE DETAILS:

The foundations of phonological theory will be emphasized in readings and practical work. Data analysis will cover a variety of languages as well as child phonological acquisition. The nature of phonetic and phonological representation, complementation and contrast, and phonological processes will form the overall conceptual focus. The significance of linguistic units such as phone, phoneme, syllable, morpheme, word, and phrase will be considered in the context of particular phonological theories. Prosodic and segmental dimensions of sound patterns will be explored.

Extensive practice with language data will be the focus of the work required in the course. Both examinations and take-home problems will require analytical work and the formulation of results in prose. Students’ work will be assessed on measures of careful and logical analysis and clear written expression.

Grading

  • Homework assignments 25%
  • Quizzes 25%
  • Midterm exam I 20%
  • Midterm exam II 20%
  • Participation 10%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

It is strongly recommended that you see the Student Advisor regarding your degree requirements at least two semesters before you plan to graduate. Unless you meet both faculty and major/minor requirements, your graduation cannot be approved.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.
Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
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Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Zsiga, Elizabeth. The Sounds of Language. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2013. ISBN: 9781405191036 (paperback version). Also available as an e-book.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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