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LING6020

Structure of English

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
WebLearn GradSchool Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course examines the sound systems of English (phonetic and phonological) and the syntactic structure of simple and complex English sentences.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
1. an understanding of the basic mechanisms of production and classification of speech sounds;
2. an understanding of the phonological principles of contrast, complementary distribution and free variation;
3. the ability to analyse English clause structures;
4. an understanding of the semantic and functional correlates of particular grammatical structures.
Content Topics to be covered include:
* production, description and classification of English speech sounds
* principles of contrast, complementary distribution and free variation exemplified in the sound patterns of English
* aspects of English sentence structure: review of simple clause structure; subordination (relative clauses, content clauses, comparatives); coordination and apposition; adverbials
Replacing Course(s) None
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge nil
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 3 Take-home assignments
Examination: Formal Formal examination
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for LING6020