English Phonology
About the course
This course is intended for students in the bachelor's programme in English and students in the programme for teacher education years 8-13 (lektorutdanning trinn 8-13, studieretning engelsk).
The course may be taken as a single course.
Phonological theory would not be as rich and insightful as it is today without the peculiarities and weirdnesses of English phonology. In this course you will learn about the development of phonological theory, focusing on English as the subject of study, discussing which contributions data from English have made to phonological theorizing and which insights phonological theories provide into the workings of the English language and its many varieties.
You will learn about rule-based phonology from Chomsky & Halle's "Sound Patterns of English" to Lexical Phonology and alternatives, such as Government Phonology and Optimality Theory. We will discuss various analyses of segmental processes and representations as well as prosodic phonology and morphology.
Admission requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).
Application code: 9199 - Enkeltemner (ikke realfag), lavere grad (Nordic applicants).
A good command of oral and written English is recommended.
Objectives of the course
The students have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student:
- has a broad knowledge of phonological patterns and processes in the English language
- is familiar with phonological variation across varieties of English
- has knowledge of analytical issues pertaining to English phonological phenomena
- has knowledge of a range of phonological theories
Skills
The student is able to/can:
- analyse phonological data
- evaluate technical analyses and theoretical proposals
- read and understand up-to-date theoretical literature
- present scientific arguments and findings in oral and written form
Teaching methods
13 weeks of teaching (two hours per week).
Teaching methods include lectures, class discussions, and independent study.
Quality assurance
All courses will be evaluated once during the period of the study program. The board of the program decides which courses will be evaluated by students and teacher each year.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is available for inbound exchange students.
There are no academic prerequisites to add this course to your Learning Agreement.
For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.
Examination
| Assignment |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Presentation and essay | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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More info about the coursework requirements
- One oral presentation on a specific topic or of a journal article, book chapter etc.
- One short essay summarizing literature central to a topic selected by the student