Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - LING 800 G100

Phonology (3)

Class Number: 2711

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An overview of contemporary phonological theory and its relation to phonetics, morphology and psycholinguistics.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will establish foundations in contemporary phonological theory and analysis for graduate students. Analytical methods in Generative Phonology and Optimality Theory will be developed in some detail and used to grapple with many of the core problem spaces in phonology, including syllables, stress, and different types of assimilation and segmental alternations. Experimental approaches to phonological questions will be emphasized. The principal work of the course, i.e., a publishable paper focusing on phonological analysis, provides students with training in modern linguistic analysis and critical thinking.

Grading

  • Article presentations 30%
  • Research Paper 60%
  • Poster 10%

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Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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