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SPHL7717 – Phonetic Theory and Transcription
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Anita Szakay
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on advanced theoretical aspects of phonetics and the theoretical principles underpinning the study of speech production. The unit provides targeted training in the phonemic and phonetic transcription of spoken English with a concentration on Australian English. Students develop an understanding of sound systems and their function in language. They learn to use segmental and/or prosodic transcription systems to support a thorough understanding of the articulation of vowels and consonants, as well as the intricacies of complex articulations, airstream mechanisms, laryngeal features, coarticulation, and intonation in the world's languages. Phonological principles relating to phonemes and allophones, syllables, and word stress are also addressed in preparation for further advanced study in phonological theory. |
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Learning Outcomes
- ULO1: demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the field of taxonomic phonetics
- ULO2: use advanced technical skills in the analysis, evaluation and transformation of phonetic data
- ULO3: communicate how standard methodologies, integral to advanced analysis in selected areas of phonetics, provide solutions to complex problems in linguistic analysis
- ULO4: demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated phonetic knowledge and skills in novel contexts
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Transcription | 25% | No | TBC |
| Taxonomic Phonetics | 20% | No | TBC |
| IPA Transcription Quiz | 10% | No | TBC |
| Narrow Transcription | 25% | No | TBC |
| Phonology Assignment | 20% | No | TBC |
Broad Transcription
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 25%
Advanced Broad Transcription task (30 sentences)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the field of taxonomic phonetics
- use advanced technical skills in the analysis, evaluation and transformation of phonetic data
- communicate how standard methodologies, integral to advanced analysis in selected areas of phonetics, provide solutions to complex problems in linguistic analysis
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated phonetic knowledge and skills in novel contexts
Taxonomic Phonetics
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 20%
Taxonomic Phonetics (30 sounds)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the field of taxonomic phonetics
- use advanced technical skills in the analysis, evaluation and transformation of phonetic data
- communicate how standard methodologies, integral to advanced analysis in selected areas of phonetics, provide solutions to complex problems in linguistic analysis
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated phonetic knowledge and skills in novel contexts
IPA Transcription Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 10%
IPA Transcription Quiz (30 sounds)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the field of taxonomic phonetics
- use advanced technical skills in the analysis, evaluation and transformation of phonetic data
- communicate how standard methodologies, integral to advanced analysis in selected areas of phonetics, provide solutions to complex problems in linguistic analysis
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated phonetic knowledge and skills in novel contexts
Narrow Transcription
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 25%
Narrow Transcription task (30 sentences)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the field of taxonomic phonetics
- use advanced technical skills in the analysis, evaluation and transformation of phonetic data
- communicate how standard methodologies, integral to advanced analysis in selected areas of phonetics, provide solutions to complex problems in linguistic analysis
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated phonetic knowledge and skills in novel contexts
Phonology Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 20%
A set of language-based problem solving exercises. (2000 words)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the field of taxonomic phonetics
- use advanced technical skills in the analysis, evaluation and transformation of phonetic data
- communicate how standard methodologies, integral to advanced analysis in selected areas of phonetics, provide solutions to complex problems in linguistic analysis
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated phonetic knowledge and skills in novel contexts
1 If you need guidance or support to understand or complete this type of assessment, please contact the Learning Skills Team
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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