Admission Requirements
A pass mark for Linguistics 4 or a similar course.
Description
This course is concerned with the basic principles of modern phonological theory, with particular reference to generative phonology, both the classical derivational model and that of Optimality Theory. The following topics will be considered: to what extent are the sound systems of all languages the same?; how do phonological processes in Modern English compare to those in Dutch and in earlier stages of English; how do sounds combine?; how are sounds structured?; phonological features.
Course Objectives
Students acquire a more in-depth knowledge of phonological theory, and learn how to relate phonological processes in English to those in other languages.
Timetable
The timetable will be available from June 1st on the Internet.
Mode of Instruction
Two-hour seminar per week.
Assessment
One in-term written assignment (30%), final written examination (70%).
Blackboard
This course is supported by Blackboard.
Reading list
To be announced.
Registration
Students can register through uSis.
Register for ‘Contractonderwijs’ via: www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/onderwijs/contractonderwijs
Contact information
English Department, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 103c. Phone: 071 527 2144, or mail: english@hum.leidenuniv.nl