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
Prerequisites
GERM 1123
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.
Evaluation methods
Assessment: written exam (theory and exercises).
Teaching methods
Teaching materials:
- Brinton, L. (2000) The Structure of Modern English. A Linguistic Introduction (with CD-ROM workbook). John Benjamins.
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.