Studying at York
Introduction to Phonetics - LAN00026C
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Eleanor Chodroff
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
Module summary
This module introduces students to the study of articulatory phonetics — the study of the articulation and description of the sounds of human language.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module introduces students to the study of articulatory phonetics — the study of the articulation and description of the sounds of human language.
Module learning outcomes
Knowledge outcomes
At the end of this module:
- you will be familiar with the basic symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet, including all those symbols needed to describe English.
- you will know the terminology appropriate to the description of consonants and vowels, including the parameters of description on the IPA chart.
- you will understand something of the relationship between the sounds of speech and the abstract linguistic system that underlies them, as well as the relationship of phonetics to the wider linguistic system.
Behavioural outcomes
At the end of this module:
- you will be able to recognise many of the sounds of the IPA chart and the parameters along which sounds can vary, and describe them using appropriate terminology and symbolisation.
- you will be able to produce simple phonetic descriptions and broad phonetic transcriptions of short stretches of speech
- you will be able to describe in articulatory terms how individual speech sounds are produced in the context of connected speech
Indicative assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework 500 word essay |
N/A | 40 |
| Essay/coursework 500 word essay |
N/A | 60 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework 500 word essay |
N/A | 40 |
| Essay/coursework 500 word essay |
N/A | 60 |
Module feedback
Self-tests via the VLE and/or in-class quizzes.
Comments on formative projects conducted throughout term.
Model answers to formative test and summative exam questions within one month of assessment.
Indicative reading
Ogden, Richard (2017) An introduction to English phonetics. 2nd edition. Edinburgh University Press.
- Although there are copies of this book in the library you are strongly advised to buy a copy for your own personal use.
- You may see copies for sale of the first edition of this book, published in 2009. If you want to buy second hand then it is fine to get the 2009 edition, but if you want to invest in a new book we recommend you get the 2017 edition.