LIN 2100-1 Introduction to Phonology
Fall 2001
70 Laurier Ave. E., # 417
tel. 562 58 00/ext. 1776
e-mail: oarnaou@aix1.uottawa.ca
Office hours: Tuesdays 3-4; Thursdays 3-4.
TA: Karin Nault
This course is an introduction to basic concepts of phonological theory. Topics include: articulatory phonetics, underlying and surface representation, alternations, distinctive features, phonological rules and derivations. The graded assignments are intended to provide you with feedback so that you know what your weaknesses are.
Come to class and do the exercices!
Timetable*:
| DGD-1 _______Monday 2.30-3.30 |
Simard
Hall :422
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| Lecture_______Tuesday 1.00-2.30 |
Simard
Hall :425
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| Lecture_______Thursday 11.30-1.00 |
Simard
Hall :425
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* There is a consultation hour with K. Nault on Friday (only by appointment) for students unable to come to DGD-1 because of conflict with other academic courses.
Evaluation:
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Graded assignments 5 assignments, each scored /10 (lowest grade will be deducted). Points will be subtracted for assignments that are a day late. Once grading has begun, assignments will NOT be accepted. |
40% of the final grade
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| Mid-term test on Oct. 18, 2001 |
25%
of the final grade
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| Final exam on Dec.14, 2001 |
35 % of the final grade
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Required readings:
1. Textbook: J. Jensen. Principles of Generative Phonology (available at Laurier Office Mart, 226 Laurier Ave E.)
2. Sept. 11. chapter on reserve. (Giegerich, H. 1992, English Phonology)
3. Sept. 25, chapter on reserve. (Carr, Philip. 1993. Phonology)
4. Oct. 2, chapter on reserve: "Summary of Common Segmental Processes" (Spencer, Andrew. 1996. Phonology)
5. Oct. 9, chapter on reserve: " Distinctive Features and the Classification of Sounds".(Spencer, Andrew. 1996. Phonology)
Goals of the course:
• to gain familiarity with linguistic sounds and their adequate description and classification
• to study phonological processes on the basis of a vast range of human languages
• to practice how to do linguistic analysis and problem-solving
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Supplementary reading (on reserve):
This material is optional.
1. Carr, Philip. 1993. Phonology. St. Martin's Press, New York.
2. Ladefoged, Peter. 1975. A course in phonetics.
3. Clark, John & Collin Yallop. 1995. An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology. Blackwell, Oxford.
4. Jensen, John & Miriam N. Pearse. 1997. Glossary of Generative Phonology, ms. University of Ottawa.
5. Kenstowicz, Michael. 1994. Phonology in Generative Grammar. Blackwell. Oxford. (first four chapters).
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On-line phonetics course: http://www.unil.ch/ling/phonetique/api-eng.html
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