Developmental Phonology (P00252)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-DEVPHOLIN

The aim of this course is to give an introduction to current research on developmental phonology. The course reviews key issues, concepts and findings in the development of speech, phonetics and phonological competence in first and second language acquisition. The course also introduces aspects of phonetic/phonological theories necessary to understand the relevant literature in phonological acquisition.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students should be able to understand current issues in the research on phonological development, including:

- speech development in early childhood
- models of phonological development in L1 and L2 acquisition
- phonological transfer in L2

Students should also be able to analyse learner data using the concepts and models introduced in the course.