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Postgraduate Course: Prosody (LASC11086)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaLanguage Sciences Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionProsody is an integral part of spoken language. It conveys information on almost every level of the language system: from lexical to discourse organisation and emotion. This course will introduce structural and phonetic aspects of prosody, with a particular emphasis on its functions. Topics will include:
-theories of prosodic constituent and prominence structure
-prosodic structure in production and perception
-how prosody signals syntax and information structure
-typological variation in prosodic systems
-intonation and rhythm
Classes will include lectures, discussions, and practical lab sessions.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will learn:
- how prosody is defined;
- current theories of prosodic structure, and ways to evaluate them;
- how prosodic structure relates to syntax and information structure;
- acoustic and articulatory correlates of prosodic structure;
- how to interpret, evaluate, and summarise experimental findings in the literature;
- relevant techniques involved in identifying and measuring correlates of prosodic structure.
Assessment Information
Completion of weekly reading reports (10%); project/essay OR exam (90%)).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Alice Turk
Tel: (0131 6)50 3483
Email: a.turk@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk
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