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Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module LING3231: L2 PHONOLOGY

Department: Linguistics and English Language

LING3231: L2 PHONOLOGY

TypeLevelCreditsAvailabilityModule CapLocation
Open 3 20 Available in 2005/2006 None. Durham

Pre-requisites

  • Syntax 2 (LING2161), AND Phonology 2 (LING2171).

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combinations

  • None.

Aims

  • In this module we consider the linguistic factors involved in the acquisition of a second phonology by post-puberty learners.

Content

  • We begin by weighing the success of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis and subsequent elaborations of the hypothesis in terms of their phonological predictions, particularly with respect to current theories of phonology.
  • We then examine the role of universal principles and developmental processes.
  • This puts us in a position to explain interlanguage phonology and to address the issue of why adult second language learners seldom attain native-like competence in phonology.
  • Class discussions will be based on readings, generally from journal articles, and on data collected by module participants.
  • Readings: Ioup, G and S Weinberger (1987), 'Interlanguage Phonology'.
  • Reading packet.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge
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Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotal HoursAttendance Monitored
Lectures 10 Weekly in terms 1 and 2 2 hours 20
Seminars 5 Fortnightly in terms 2 and 3 1 hour 5
Preparation and Reading 175
Total 200

Summative Assessment

ComponentComponent WeightingElementLength/DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Essay 100% 5000 word essay 100%

Formative Assessment

In-class presentations

Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.