Introduction to Linguistics and Phonology

Educational Purposes

1. The Sound Structure of English LIN 201

2. Weighted Total Course Grade 90 – 100 A 85 - 89 B+ 80 - 84 B 75 - 79 C+ 70 - 74 C 65 - 69 D+ 60 - 64 D 0 - 59 F Deliverables Percentage Attendance/ Participation 15% In-class Assignment 20% Midterm Exam Written 30% Final Exam English Words Transcribed Dictionary 35% 100%

3. Name/Nickname Year Level Life Quote / Principle Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Do you believe that acquiring a profound understanding of the English language is important? What are the reasons for or against? What’s your expectation in this subject?

4. “The Sound Structure of English” teaches students about English phonological components. The focus is on phonemes , allophones , and their arrangement to accurately pronounce English words. Students will also learn about assimilation, elision, and stress patterns in English. Additionally , this course teaches students how to assess and transcribe English speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Students will improve their phonological skills , evaluate, and explain English sound patterns, and appreciate the differences across languages.