HS117-4-PS-CO:
Phonetics and Linguistics Part 2

The details
2026/27
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring & Summer
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 11 January 2027
Friday 26 March 2027
15
01 July 2026

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC B630 Speech and Language Therapy,
BSC B631 Speech and Language Therapy (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B632 Speech and Language Therapy (Including Placement Year)

Module description

This module introduces you to more advanced topics in phonetics and linguistics and continues your development of analytical skills. The module also introduces you to additional core components of language such as semantics and pragmatics, as well as bilingual/multilingual development

Module aims

The aims of this module are:



  • To develop and improve your understanding of different components of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics)

  • To train you to transcribe speech and conduct the morphosyntactic and pragmatic analysis

  • To continue developing awareness of variation in language and the impact of standard language ideologies

  • To develop the understanding of bilingual/multilingual linguistic and cognitive development

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Describe the core components of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics)

  2. Demonstrate the understanding of acoustics

  3. Transcribe speech sounds

  4. Analyse more advanced morphosyntax and pragmatics

  5. Understand the core of bilingual/multilingual development across lifespan

  6. Identify high frequency syntactic and phonetic features of languages commonly spoken in the UK

Module information

Professional body requirements


In order to meet accreditation requirements, students will be required to pass this module.


Indicative Syllabus 



  • Allophones

  • IPA consonants

  • Elision and liaison

  • Assimilation

  • Acoustic phonetics

  • Negation, question formation, passive

  • Semantics and pragmatics

  • Quantity and qualitative aspects of bilingualism

  • Bilingual development

  • Bilingual cognition

  • Neurodivergent bilingualism

  • Bilingualism and aging

Learning and teaching methods

Overview:

Students are expected to undertake the reading before classes and be prepared to engage in discussion.

This module will provide opportunities for interactive learning through phonetics and linguistics classes and tutorials. The emphasis will be to continue your development of phonetics and linguistics skills, enabling later analysis of speech and language difficulties. You will be able to develop phonetics and linguistics skills through a variety of learning opportunities (outlined below).

Lecture/classroom-based:

More advanced concepts related to the transcription of speech sounds and analysis of morphosyntax, pragmatics, as well as bilingualism and relevant sociolinguistic topics will be addressed in phonetics and linguistics classes. You will receive comprehensive support with reading and practice materials on topics such as sociolinguistics and bilingualism.

Independent study:

Learning will take place within learner-led small groups and individual study.

Technology-Enhanced Learning:

You will be expected to use online library facilities.  A module Moodle page will support your learning on this module through a variety of activities and resources for self-study and revision.

Tutorial/seminar-based:

Small group tutorials are used extensively for student-led phonetics and linguistics self-study, particularly in relation to skills development. These sessions are very practical in design and involve phonetics, morphosyntax, pragmatics and bilingualism training, analysis and performance. Significant support by the lecturers will be provided in these sessions (but note that these sessions are exclusively student-led). This will particularly be the case about unpacking or clarifying materials from the essential reading list.

Skills-based and simulated practice:

You will be supported in developing your skills in areas such as analysis of morphosyntax, pragmatics, and transcription of speech.

 

Bibliography*

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Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
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Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Drasko Kascelan, email: d.kascelan@essex.ac.uk.
sltadmin@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
Health and Social Care (School of)

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