Linguistics: Phonology - Theory and Method

Education facts

Code: LINC14

<p>How are the sound patterns of language structured? In this course, you will explore how speech sounds are organised, how they change over time, and how linguists collect and analyse data to better understand them.</p><h3>Explore Sound Patterns in Language</h3><p>This course gives you an in-depth understanding of phonology, the study of how sound patterns are structured and function in language. You will learn about phonological units, features and domains, as well as the processes that connect underlying language structures with the forms that are actually spoken.</p><p>You will work with different theories of phonology and compare how they explain linguistic phenomena. The course covers rule-based and constraint-based approaches, synchronic and diachronic perspectives, and articulatory phonology.<br/></p><p>An important part of the course is analysing phonological patterns and sound change across languages. You will also develop your ability to identify the conditions under which such changes occur and to justify the choice of a theoretical framework for phonological analysis.<br/></p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and LINA15 Linguistics: Level 1, 30 ECTS, or 60 credits in a language subject including basic knowledge of phonetics in accordance with LINB25 Phonetics: Introduction to Phonetics, 7.5 ECTS, or ENGE14 English: Phonetics and Pronunciation, 4.5 ECTS, or the equivalent. English 6/English B (advanced proficiency).

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Linguistics: Phonology - Theory and Method

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %