LING 404: Phonology I
Fall 2001, TR 9:45-11:00, 217 Thomas
PSU Linguistics | PSU German


Syllabus

Links

Instructor
Prof. B. Richard Page
315 Burrowes Building
Tel. 814-863-8964
Email: brp3@psu.edu
Office hours: Weds. 10-11, Thurs. 2-3,  and by appointment
 

Objectives
This course is about sound in language. In particular, you will learn how speech sounds are produced and how they function together as a system. The focus will be on English and German phonology. We will also discuss phonological data from other languages when appropriate. You will do extensive work on phonological problems in order to master basic phonological analysis.  No knowledge of German is required for the course.
 

Texts
Roca, Iggy & Wyn Johnson. 1999. A Course in Phonology. Oxford: Blackwell. ISBN: 0-631-21346-5
Roca, Iggy & Wyn Johnson. 1999. A Workbook in Phonology. Oxford: Blackwell. ISBN: 0-631-21394-5
 

Grading

Problems
In this course you will actually do phonology. Problems will be assigned on a regular basis and will constitute a major portion of your grade. Problems must be turned in by the date specified to receive credit.
 

Midterms
The two tests are scheduled tentatively for Thursday, September 20, and Tuesday, November 6.
 

Final
The final is cumulative, and it is a take-home. It is due Wednesday, December 13.
 

Academic Integrity
Penn State defines academic integrity as the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.  All students should act with personal integrity, respect other students’ dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts (Faculty Senate Policy 49-20). Dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated in this course.  Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.  Students who are found to be dishonest will receive academic sanctions and will be reported to the University’s Judicial Affairs office for possible further disciplinary sanction.

Reminder
The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation in this course or have questions about physical access, please tell the instructor as soon as possible.

Links
An introduction to the sounds of languages

Policy on academic integrity