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Archived Curricula Guide 2015–2017
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LTLY01 Introduction to Phonetics and General Linguistics 5 ECTS
Organised by
Common Core Studies / LTL
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Curricula 2012 – 2015

General description

The course unit consists of two subunits: Introduction to Phonetics and General Linguistics.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of Introduction to Phonetics, the student will have a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics.
Upon successful completion of General Linguistics, the student will be able to see language as an essential part of culture and human activity. In addition, the student will be able to explore the structure and meaning of language analytically. They will master the basic concepts of structural analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics) and will be able to identify the different functions and contexts of language usage.

Contents

Introduction to Phonetics explores speech in verbal communication mainly from the point of view of articulatory phonetics, but also to some extent from the perspective of acoustic and auditory phonetics.
General Linguistics introduces human language in research, the general and common features between languages, and the basic concepts of structural description. In addition, analysis exercises will reinforce the information given during lectures.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Fonetiikka  Participation in course work  2 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Yleinen kielitiede  Participation in course work  3 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Fonetiikka  Participation in course work  2 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Yleinen kielitiede  Written exam  3 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 

The lectures also include a revision test.
The student can alternatively complete the subunit General Linguistics (3 ECTS) by taking a book exam.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
General Linguistics (General Linguistics)
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Common Core Studies, LTL (Common Core Studies / LTL)
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies