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Portuguese Phonetics and Phonology

Code 16916
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 3
Workload TP(30H)
Scientific area Linguística
Entry requirements --
Learning outcomes - To know the distinction between phonetics and phonology;
- To characterize sound as a physical phenomenon;
- To know the different types of phonemes and allophones in Portuguese;
- To carry out phonetic and phonological transcriptions using the International Phonetic Alphabet;
- To identify phonological oppositions and relationships between words.
Syllabus - Introduction:
a) Distinction between phonetics and phonology;
b) Sound and its physical properties;
c) the vocal tract.
- Phonetics:
a) Classification of sounds;
b) Phonetic transcription;
- Phonology:
a) Phonemes and allophones;
b) Distinctive features;
c) The Portuguese phonological system.
Main Bibliography Câmara Jr., Joaquim Mattoso (1996), Estrutura da Língua Portuguesa. Petrópolis, Vozes.
Chomsky, N. Halle, M (1968), Sound Pattern of English. Harper and Row Publishers.
Duarte, Inês (2000), Língua portuguesa. Instrumentos de Análise. Lisboa, Universidade Aberta.
Martinet, André (1992), Elementos de Linguística Geral. Livraria Sá da Costa.
Mateus, M. Helena Mira et al. (1996), Fonética, fonologia e morfologia do português. Lisboa, Universidade Aberta.
Xavier, M. Francisca e Mateus, M. Helena Mira (1990), Dicionário de termos linguísticos, vol I., Lisboa, Edições Cosmos
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The methodologies used in the classroom include theoretical and practical lessons, discussion and reflection on phonetic and phonological problems, and
individual assignments.
Students will be evaluated at the end of the semester, through a written test, and, continuously, for their participation in class and accomplishment of tasks
during classes.
The assessment of the subject of Phonetics and Phonology of Portuguese will be carried out, as agreed between the Lecturer and the Students,
after contact, at the beginning of the semester, in the following ways:
2. Carrying out practical assignments (20%);
3. An assessment test (80%).
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-06-23

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