علم الأصوات في اللغة الإنجليزية

Course Description

This course aims at introducing students to some basic issues in English Phonology. Students are introduced to standard topics in phonology such as sound system, phonological processes, syllables, suprasegmental  features – stress, rhythm and intonation, and distinctive features. In addition, major phonological processes such as assimilation, elision, insertion are also discussed.

Course Aims

1. Define and discuss the main concepts in Phonetics and Phonology
2.  Discuss the main topics in Phonetics and Phonology
3.  Explain the major differences between phonetics and phonology
4. Do broad and narrow transcriptions of words
5. Explain the principles of modern phonology with special emphasis on the phoneme
6. theory derived mainly from Chomsky and Halle

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize sounds

1. Distinguish between different sounds
2. Classify sounds using phonological terminology
3. Use proper intonation pattern
4. Transcribe English words using the IPA
5. Correctly pronounce English words
6. Provides interesting and lively new exercise material especially for pair and group work.