This course is an introduction to phonology, the study of the sound systems of human language.
Course description
Textbook (required)
Odden, David. 2005. Introducing Phonology. Cambridge University Press.
Course requirements and grading
Exams (55%). There will be three exams, spread about evenly throughout the semester. There be no make-up exams; if you absolutely cannot make it to an exam, youmust let me know in advance.
Homework (35%). In general, assignments will be posted online on Wednesdays,and will be due the following Wednesday at the beginning of class. No late assignmentswill be accepted. You may work together, as long as you (i) write up the assignment you turn in on your own, and (ii) write the name of the person you worked with at the top of the page below yours.
Attendance (6%) and Participation (4%). You may miss up to two lectureswithout penalty and without excuses. These two absences should be enough tocover most illnesses, family emergencies, and days of religious observance. If yourabsences do not exceed two, you get the full six points for the attendance portionof your grade. If you miss more than two classes, your grade will bereduced by two points for each excess absence, up to a maximum of six points. Ifyou feel you merit an exception to this rule, then you should talk to me about it atthe end of the semester; I will look at your attendance record and ask you toexplain your absences.
Homework (35%). In general, assignments will be posted online on Wednesdays,and will be due the following Wednesday at the beginning of class. No late assignmentswill be accepted. You may work together, as long as you (i) write up the assignment you turn in on your own, and (ii) write the name of the person you worked with at the top of the page below yours.
Attendance (6%) and Participation (4%). You may miss up to two lectureswithout penalty and without excuses. These two absences should be enough tocover most illnesses, family emergencies, and days of religious observance. If yourabsences do not exceed two, you get the full six points for the attendance portionof your grade. If you miss more than two classes, your grade will bereduced by two points for each excess absence, up to a maximum of six points. Ifyou feel you merit an exception to this rule, then you should talk to me about it atthe end of the semester; I will look at your attendance record and ask you toexplain your absences.
Course website
http://dstmte.net/teaching/ling373
Contact
Email is the best way to contact me:
meredith.landman@gmail.com
meredith.landman@gmail.com
Academic honesty
Be aware of university regulations on academic honesty. Ask me when in doubt.The following are considered to be cheating: copying or sharing all or part of ahomework assignment; copying answers from books; copying or sharing informationduring an exam.