POIA003 Portuguese Phonetics and Phonology

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2013
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
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 7:30–9:05 G25
Prerequisites
The prerequisite is the visiting the Morphology I and the capacity of the comprehension of scientific texts in Czech language.
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
Course objectives
The aim of the courses 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 able to apply these terms and deduce from the observed phenomena the proper conclusions. 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 in accord with the standard.
Syllabus
  • 1. Characterization of the oral vocals of European Portuguese. 2. Portuguese oral vocals 3. Nasal vocals. 4. Diphthongs and triphthongs. 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
    required literature
  • TLÁSKAL, Jaromír. Fonetika a fonologie evropské portugalštiny. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990. ISBN 80-7066-187-9. info
    recommended 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
  • 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 required (80%) as well as written test (minimum 75%) where students show their ability to analyze and explain phenomena in accordance (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.
Information about innovation of course.
This course has been innovated under the project "Faculty of Arts as Centre of Excellence in Education: Complex Innovation of Study Programmes and Fields at FF MU with Regard to the Requirements of the Knowledge Economy“ – Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0228, which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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