Phonological interfaces
About the course
This course is mandatory in the MA programme in Theoretical Linguistics.
This course may be taken as an elective course or as a single course by students who fulfill the admission requirements.
The course deals with the relationship between phonology and other linguistic/cognitive domains. More specifically, the following areas will be discussed:
- The relationship between phonology and phonetics.
- The relationship between phonology and the lexicon.
- The relationship between phonology and morphology/syntax.
- Phonology and first language acquisition.
- Phonology in time (language change).
A central issue will be whether the phonological patterns visible across languages are caused by the interaction between universal grammar and other factors.
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification, in a language or linguistics, or a degree combining linguistics and literature (minimum 80 ECTS in linguistics/language/literature, of which minimum 60 ECTS must be in linguistics and/or language).
A minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2,5) in the ECTS scale, see UiT's webpage for international admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
Application code: 9371 - Enkeltemner på masternivå (Nordic applicants).
Objectives of the course
The students have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student has knowledge of:
- theoretical approaches and problems regarding the interfaces of phonology with other modules of grammar
- the development of phonological systems in language learning and the major theoretical problems and explanations in this area
Skills
The student is able to/can:
- critically discuss theoretical proposals on the interaction of phonology and other modules of grammar and on problems in the acquisition of phonology
- connect methods and insights from more than one subfield of linguistics in the independently analysis of data
- advanced skills in the communication of scientific, in particular phonological, problems and their solution(s)
Prerequisites
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
HIF-3022 Phonology I
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, seminars and project work.
Quality assurance
All courses undergo a halfway evaluation once in a 2-year period at the master's level. The Programme Board determines which programme options will be evaluated per year, and which courses will be evaluated by the students and the teacher per 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 open for exchange students who fulfil the admission requirements.
The course should be taken as a part of a course package.
Examination
| Assignment |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Homework assignment 1 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Homework assignment 2 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Homework assignment 3 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Homework assignment 4 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Homework assignment 5 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Homework assignment 6 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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