DESCRIPTION& OBJECTIVES

The course aims to build on the background knowledge of phonological description & theory in order to explain the theories & the principles regulating the use of sounds in spoken language; train students in the skill of transcribing spoken languages – particularly English; & examine cross-linguistic similarities & variation in sounds – particularly English & Urdu.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successfully completing this course the students will be able to:

• Use IPA symbols to describe the sounds of language in both broad & narrow transcriptions.
• Explain some of the more frequent phonological processes which occur in connected speech
• Transcribe speech from both written & oral sources.

CONTENTS

• The production of speech sounds
• Long vowels, diphthongs & trip thongs
• Voicing & consonants
• The Phoneme
• Nasal & other consonants
• The Syllable
• Stress in simple
• Weak Forms
• Aspects of connected speech
• Intonation
• Elements of Acoustic phonetics

For help with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), I suggest:

https://web.uvic.ca/ling/resources/ipa/charts/IPAlab/IPAlab.htm

READINGS

1. Roach, P. (1991) English Phonetics and Phonology: Cambridge, CUP
2. Gimson, A.C. (1989) An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English (4th edition.) London: Arnold

RESEARCH PROJECT

Research Assignments showing practical knowledge of Phonological analysis. The students will be allowed to check plagiarism by creating their subaccounts on TURNITIN.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional:                                          20

                 Project/Assignment:   10

                 Presentation:              05

                 Participation:               02

                 Attendance                  03

Mid Term Exam:                                 30       

Final exam:                                         50

Class Timings: 

1:00 pm- 2:00 pm  Wednesday 

                               Thursday

                               Friday (2:00 pm- 3:00 pm)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Come to class prepared and ready to participate actively in the online class session.
• Participate in class through active listening, asking questions, and taking part in discussions.
• Discuss when allowed by the instructor.
• Be polite and respectful even to your peers.
• IMPORTANT: All policies of the Department shall be abided by in letter and spirit. 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, will not be tolerated in this course. While collaboration and consultation is encouraged, you must cite and acknowledge any materials you consult or aid you receive on assignments or projects, including the names of peers with whom you collaborate on the assignments. Violations of academic integrity are taken very seriously and will result in disciplinary action