LING1002 Examination Notes

Description

These are succinct topic notes written according to the examination format. They include full long answer framework answers and emphasis the core course materials / areas of understanding necessary to obtain a high mark. The topics covered include: SECTION (A) • Phonetic Properties • Transcription • Phonetic Analysis SECTION (B) • Properties of Sign Languages / Spoken Languages / Gesture • Kendon’s Continuum • Phonetic Representation • Phonographic Writing Systems • Children and Speech / Child Language Acquisition • Localised Functions of the Brain • Rebus Principle • Nativist Position • Writing Systems / Linguistic Leap • Ideal Alphabetical System • Definitions