Admission requirements
Successfull completion of Phonology 1
Description
In this course important developments in phonological theory are introduced and discussed on the basis of selected articles and book chapters. Topics include Feature Geometry, Markedness, Prosodic Morphology and Optimality Theory.
Course objectives
Students who have successfully completed this course:
have acquired knowledge about the basics of phonological theory.
understand the basics of theoretical argumentation in phonology and are able to apply this knowledge at a basic level.
are able to analyze phonological data using Optimality Theory at a basic level.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Lecture
Course Load
Total course load 140 hours
Lectures: 26 hours
Study of compulsory literature: 39 hours
Assignment(s): 23 hours
Preparation exams: 48 hours
Exam(s): 4 hours
Assessment method
Assessment
Homework assignments. These have to be handed in on time in order to be admitted to the midterm exam.
Take-home midterm exam
Final written exam with short open questions
Weighing
Midterm: 30%
Final exam: 70%
In order to pass the grade for the final exam has to be 5.5 or higher.
Resit
A resit is possible for the final exam.
inspection and feedback
Reviews will be organized on an individual basis within 30 days after publication of the exam results.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for:
Announcements
Course syllabus
Course material
Assignments
Midterm exam
Reading list
The full reading list will be made available at the start of the course. It will include:
McCarthy, J. (1988). Feature geometry and dependency, a review. Phonetica 45, 2-4, 84-108.
Kager, R. (1999). Optimality Theory. Cambridge University Press. (selected chapters)
Rice, K. (2007). Markedness in Phonology. in: de Lacy, P (ed). The Cambridge Handbook of Phonology. Cambridge University Press.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on this website
Contact
Education Administration Office van Wijkplaats
E-mail address Education Administration Office van Wijkplaats: osz-oa-wijkplaats@hum.leidenuniv.nl