Module Provider: |
Clinical Language Sciences |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
JE
Setter |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
The aim of this module is to introduce the students to broad phonetic transcription of English words and phrases. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
produce a broad phonemic transcription of a passage in English;
indicate processes of connected speech (assimilation, coalescence, elision, liaison);
indicate suprasegmental information (stress, tonality, tonicity). |
Additional outcomes:
Students will learn to use computer software for the transcription of English. |
Outline content:
This module will introduce the students to broad phonetic transcription of segmentals and suprasegmentals in English speech. Students will be trained in producing a transcription from colloquial speech, and will learn how to indicate connected speech processes (assimilation, elision, coalescence, liaison) and suprasegmental features such as stress and intonation. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
One-hour practical session per week. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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10 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
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10 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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1 practical test |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
None.
Relative percentage of coursework: N/A
Penalties for late submission:
N/A
Examinations:
Classroom test in the first week of the Summer term.
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination before/on 1st September. |
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