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ENG-2020: English Phonology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
Students of the course will given a thorough overall view of the material referred to in the course contents. | Contents
Phonological theory with English as the main language. English phonetics will be studied as an example of the laws and governance of language and the different theories that work to explain phonological patterns. The course includes comparative studies of different English dialects and may also include discussions of dialect variation. Examples may also be drawn from other languages. | Compulsory prerequisites
ENG-1010 Introduction to English Language I, ENG-1011 Introduction to English Language II | Form of teaching
Lectures, exercises, seminars, project work. Teaching period of approximately 12/14 weeks and reading/project work 7 weeks. A total of 26 hours of teaching. | Coursework requirements
Presentation of a specific topic or of a paper
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements: Presentation on a specific topic or of a paper (journal article, book chapter etc.)
Assessment method: One course paper (30%), approximately 3000 words, and one essay on a specific topic (70%), around 5000 words.
Grading: Course performance will be assessed with the grades A-F. | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Martin Krämer, tel.: 77 64 65 01, email: martin.kraemer@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/pensumlister/ |
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