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Introduction to English linguistics : phonology and morphology [ LGERM1323 ]

4.0 crédits ECTS 22.5 h + 5.0 h 1q

Teacher(s)	Granger Sylviane ;
Language	English
Place of the course	Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes	The course provides an introduction to English phonetics, phonology and morphology. 1. Phonetics and phonology: vowels, diphthongs, consonants; accentuation; intonation; phonetic transcription. 2. Morphology: morphemes and allomorphs; inflection and derivation; neologisms.
Aims	Provide a foundation course in English phonology and morphology and train students in the reading and writing of scientific articles in these two fields.
Content	The course provides an introduction to English phonetics, phonology and morphology via lectures and exercise sessions which give students the opportunity to practise phonetic script, accentuation rules and morphological rules.
Other information	Prerequisite: GERM 1123. Assessment: written exam (theory and exercises). Teaching materials: - Brinton, L. (2000) The Structure of Modern English. A Linguistic Introduction (with CD-ROM workbook). John Benjamins.
Cycle et année d'étude	> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English > Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General > Preparatory year for Master in Linguistics > Preparotory year for Master in Modern Languages and Litteratures : German, Dutch and English > Preparatory Year for Master in Modern Languages and Literatures: General > Certificat universitaire en langues et littératures germaniques
Faculty or entity in charge	> LMOD