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Module Title LC Fundamentals of Language: Sounds and Words
SchoolEng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department Linguistics and Communication
Module Code 09 31569
Module Lead Dr. Jason Grafmiller
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Seminar-10 hours
Guided independent study-170 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This core module explores foundational concepts and issues in the study of English language and linguistics in preparation for the specialised subject pathways the students will follow in Years 2 and 3. In particular, the module focuses on the areas of phonetic/phonology, morphology and lexical semantics. Topics covered include how the sounds of a language pattern and how they can be described, how words enter the language and how they relate to one another and carry meaning.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Describe the mechanisms of sound production in English and reflect on how the English sound system differs from other languages
  • Demonstrate an adequate level of competence in the use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for the transcription of language
  • Demonstrate an awareness of morphological properties of words
  • Account for how new words enter the language and describe how words are related and how they carry meaning
Assessment 31569-06 : Essay (1500 words) : Coursework (50%)
31569-07 : Exam (1.5 hour) : Exam (School Arranged) - Computer-based (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
2 x 1.5-hour timed exam assessment (50% each)

Method of Reassessment:
2 x 1.5-hour timed exam assessment (50% each)
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