Phonological Analysis

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the principles, field practice and main theoretical foundations of Phonology. Students acquire skills and experience in phonological analysis for a variety of world languages. Topics include aspects of both segmental and suprasegmental phonology, including autosegmental tone, stress, and intonation. An examination of various phenomena and methods of analysis is provided, as well as an understanding of phonological typology. Emphasis is on the practical application of coursework to linguistic field research. Prerequisites: LNG 2100 Introduction to Linguistics; LNG 3110 Articulatory Phonetics.