FF:POIA003 Port. Phonetics and Phonology - Course Information

POIA003 Portuguese Phonetics and Phonology

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

doc. Mgr. Iva Svobodová, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Silvie Špánková, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

Mon 15:00–16:35 G12

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Portuguese Language and Literature (programme FF, B-FI) (2)
• Portuguese Language and Literature (programme FF, B-HS)

Course objectives

The aim of the courseis is to make students acquainted with the background of the phonetic system of the European Portuguese language, of the vocalic and consonant system and of the segmental and supra-segmental aspects of the Portuguese phonetic and phonology. At the same time, being the place and types of the accent extremely important from the point of view of the phonetic evaluation of the vocalic system, it forms also a relevant part of the seminar. A special time is reserved also for the dictates and the lecture of unknown texts. A marginal attention is dedicated to new investigation activities of APL (Association of Portuguese Linguistic) relatively to the new aspects of the phonetic of the Portuguese language.When analyzing particular texts and exercises, he or she should be abel to apply these terms and deduse from the observes phenomena the proper conclusinos. At the end of the course, students will be able to deduce and explain the rules of the basis (phonetic) phenomena and identify the deviations from the standard. He or she will be able to justify and bring serious arguments to support his or her thesis. Eventually, he or she will be able to propose a solution inaccord with the standard.

Syllabus

• Syllabus 1.Characterization of the oral vocals of European Portuguese. 2.Portuguese oral vocals 3.Nasal vocals. 4.Diphthongs and triphtongs. 5.Characterization of the consonant system of European Portuguese. 6.Phonetic union of the phonemes in Portuguese, 7.Supra-segmental and phonologic factors of continuous speech.

Literature

• The Phonology of Portuguese
• Fonetica e fonologia
• KRČMOVÁ, Marie. Fonetika a fonologie (Phonetics and phonologie). 2. doplněné. Brno: Masarykova univerzita Eplortál, 2008, 215 pp. none. ISSN 1802-128X. URL info
• KRČMOVÁ, Marie. Fonetika a fonologie (Phonetics and Phonology). In Příruční mluvnice češtiny. 2nd ed. Praha: LN, 1996, p. 21-63. ISBN 80-7106-134-4. info
• PALKOVÁ, Zdena. Fonetika a fonologie češtiny :s obecným úvodem do problematiky oboru. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 1994, 366 s. ISBN 80-7066-843-1. info
• TLÁSKAL, Jaromír. Fonetika a fonologie evropské portugalštiny. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990. ISBN 80-7066-187-9. info
• PAČESOVÁ, Jaroslava. Úvod do fonetiky románských jazyků. Vyd. 2. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1987, 280 s. info

Teaching methods

Exposition and definition of basic terms and their exemplification on different types of specific texts (Recordings), proceeding from divers registers. During the seminar a regular preparation es mandatory. On of the part of the seminar is formed alos by a work with dictionaries, with authentic materials of spoken and written european portuguese language, dictations, elaboration of grammar exercices.

Assessment methods

The credit: active participation and attendance is requiered(50%) as well as written test (minimum 75%) where students show their ability to analyze and explain phenomena in acordance (or in conflict) with the standard. In irresolute cases the teacher can discuss with the student about the problematic points of the written test.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

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