Phonology
Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
(a) describe and analyse suprasegmental aspects of phonology, with special reference to the phonology of European Portuguese, on the light of multilinear theoretical approaches;
(b) problematize phonological topics, in particular those concerning European Portuguese.
General characterization
Code
02112222
Credits
5.0
Responsible teacher
Susana Mesquita de Deus Correia
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 140
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
N/A
Bibliography
Bale, A. & Reiss, C. (2018). Phonology. A Formal Introduction. The MIT Press.
Goldsmith, J., Riggle, J. & Yu, A. C. L. (2014). The Handbook of Phonological Theory. Wiley-Blackwell.
de Lacy, P. (2007 [2016]). The Cambridge Handook of Phonology. Cambridge University Press.
Nespor, M. & Vogel, I. (2007). Prosodic Phonology. DeGruyter Mouton.
Raposo, E., et al. (2020). Parte V - Fonologia e Fonética. Gramática do Português. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
Teaching method
Classes are mainly theoretical and lectured, promoting the discussion of problems and questions raised from key texts. Active and relevant participation of the students is highly reinforced.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment
In-class participation - 20.0%
Critical essay - (30% for the oral presentation + 50% for the written work) - 80.0%
Subject matter
1. Multilinear phonology: assumptions, descriptions and representations - Prosodic and Autosegmental Phonology;
2. Prosodic constituents: description, analysis and evidences - prosodic word, phonological phrase and intonational phrase;
3. Stress and Rhythm: comparative perspectives - languages and varieties.
Programs
Programs where the course is taught: