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ENG0231-14: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Summer 2025
Batch 60 (A, B, C)
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Welcome Message
Welcome to the Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology Course.
This course is set to familiarize the students with the phonetics and phonological levels of linguistics, covering the analysis, articulation and classification of speech sounds and prosodic patterns and their systematic use in spoken language. It also aims at extended practice transcribing linguistic data pertaining to the sound systems of languages and analyzing phonological phenomena.
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Profile
Dr. Md. Mostafa Rashel, Associate Professor of Linguistics at the Department of English, and The founding Director of the Center for Ethnic Minority Languages and Research (CEMLR), Daffodil International University, has achieved a prestigious Ph.D. Degree in Linguistics from the Department of Languages and Linguistics at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia for his comprehensive research work on endangered language documentation of Bangladesh under the supervision of Emeritus Professor David Bradley and Associate Prof. Stephen Morey (Co-supervisor). Dr. Rashel wrote a grammatical description of the Tripura (Usoi) language concentrating on Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax as his doctoral dissertation: titled ‘A Grammar of Tripura’, is the first comprehensive grammar written on the Tripura language. Presently Dr. Rashel is only the expert on endangered language documentation in Bangladesh based on the corpus of naturalistic data analysis. He also engages with various national and international indigenous language documentation and developmental education projects. His university teaching and research experience span more than thirteen years in the field of linguistics. He has expertise on documenting endangered indigenous languages in Bangladesh based on the analysis of naturalistic data corpora using linguistic software applications such as Field Language Explorer (FLEX), PRAAT, Phonology Assistant, ELAN, and Toolbox. He has also worked on other endangered indigenous languages of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), including Marma and Mro. He compiled three primers (Pre-Primary School Textbook) devoted to six languages Santali and Sadri, Hajong and Garo, Patro and Khasi. He has archived endangered language data with the Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC) at the University of Sydney, Australia. Additionally, He has conducted workshops and seminars on language documentation at Bangladeshi universities and at the International Mother Language Institute (IMLI) to encourage Bangladeshi linguists to study minority languages.
Contact Number: +88 01715199630
Email: rashel-linguist@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd
Teacher Initial: MMR
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Section 25 A (05/02/2024)
Class recordings:
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Course Code: ENG 223: Course Title: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Course OBJECTIVES
The OBJECTIVES of the course are to introduce the learners to sound patterns and theories in the field of Phonetics and Phonology.
Course Learning OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Students will be able to identify and explain the basic concepts of Phonetics and Phonology.
- Students will be able to identify and explain human sound patterns.
- Students will be able to define and explain the rules of phonology
- Students will be able to identify and associate individual sound differences practically.
- Students will be able to identify and explain different IPA.
Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA):
- Interactive discussion using whiteboard/multimedia.
- Active discussion in class (online/onsite) regarding problem-solving
- Assignment and Presentation based on the corresponding lectures/classes.
- Evaluation of class performances to reach each student for every topic.
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CONTENTS
Textbooks and References:
Abercrombie, David. Elements of General Phonetics. University Press, 1982.
Allen, H.B. Readings in Applied Linguistics. Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1958.
Bloomfield, Leonard. Language. University of Chicago Press, 1933.
Crystal, David. Linguistics. Penguin Books, 1990.
Fudge, E.C. Phonology. Penguin Books, 1973
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Students mustMark as done
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All assessments (planned)
First Quiz 2nd week of July 2023
Second Quiz 1st week of August 2023
Mid-term Examination Sep 22, 2023
Third Quiz 3rd week of Oct 2023
Final Examination Nov 25, 2023 -
Introductory Class
Class - 1
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be
- familiarized with the course objectives and outlines
- introduced with the course teacher and each other.
- the overall idea of this course
- introduced with the marks distribution, class routine etc,
Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, the students will
- know about the overall syllabus and exam patterns.
- know each other and the course facilitator as well.
- learn about DIU and other relevant things.
- understand what they are going to learn
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Phonetics & Phonology
(Definitions and Distinctions)Lecture: 01
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be informed
- about definitions and distinctions of phonetics and phonology
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know the definitions and distinctions of phonetics and phonology
Lecture PPT:
Phonetics & Phonology: Definitions and distinctions
Supporting doc.:
Lecture-2 (Supporting Doc)
Further Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
Class-1:
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (19/09/2021) (2021-09-18 at 22:38 GMT-7)
Class-2:
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (21/09/2021) (2021-09-20 at 22:40 GMT-7)
For IPA Practice
Consonant Sound / tʃ / as in "chair" – American English Pronunciation -
Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Phonetics & Phonology
(Human Speech Organs & Speech Mechanism)Lecture: 02
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be informed
- about Human Speech Mechanism
- Airstream Mechanism and Speech Organs
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know how the human organs work to produce sound
Lecture PPT:
Human Speech Organs & Speech Mechanism
Supporting doc.:
Lecture-1 (Supporting Doc.)
Further Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
Class-1:
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (19/09/2021) (2021-09-18 at 22:38 GMT-7)
Class-2:
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (21/09/2021) (2021-09-20 at 22:40 GMT-7)
For IPA Practice
Consonant Sound / tʃ / as in "chair" – American English Pronunciation -
Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
- about Human Speech Mechanism
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Phonetics & its Branches
(Articulatory Phonetics - Consonants)Classes: 3-4
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be informed
- about Phonetics and its brunches
- Articulatory Phonetics- Consonants
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know about the place of human sounds
- know about the characteristics of consonant sounds
Lecture PPT:
Lecture-3 (Articulatory Phonetics - Consonants)
Supporting Documents:
Lecture-3 (Supporting Doc.)
Further Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Class-1:Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (19th DSC-A) 23/01/2022 (2022-01-22 at 21:41 GMT-8)
Class-1:
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (18th DSC-A) 23/01/2022 (2022-01-23 at 02:17 GMT-8)
Class-2:
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 18th DSC-A (27/01/2022)
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 19th DSC-A (27012022) -
Phonetics and Phonology
(Articulatory Phonetics - Vowel)
Classes: 5 - 6
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be informed
- about Phonetics and its brunches
- Articulatory Phonetics- Vowels
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know about the place of human sounds
- know about the characteristics of Vowels sounds
Lecture PPT:
Lecture-4 (Articulatory Phonetics - Vowels)
Supporting Document:
Lecture-4 (Supporting Doc.)
r Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Additional Reading Book
Bangli Language Handbook_Punya Sloka Ray
Class-5:Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 18th DSC-A (30.01.2022)
Class-6:
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 19th DSC-A (02.02.2022)
Class-7:
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (1203) 18th DSC-A 03.02.2022-
Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
- about Phonetics and its brunches
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Phonetics and Phonology
(Phonology: The Sound Pattern of Language)
Classes: 7-8
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be informed of the Sound Pattern of Language
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know about the human sounds patterns
- know about the terminologies of phonetics and phonology
Lecture PPT:
5. Phonology The Sound Pattern of Language
Supporting documents:
Supporting Document Lecture-5
Further Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Additional Reading Book
Bangli Language Handbook_Punya Sloka Ray
Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
Class-7: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 1204 19th DSC-A (06.02.2022)
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (1203) 18th DSC-A 6.2.2022
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (1203) 18th DSC-A (13.02.2022)
Class 9: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (1203) 18th DSC-A (20/02/2022)
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 1204 19th DSC-A 20.02.2022
Class-9: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (19/10/2021) (2021-10-18 at 22:52 GMT-7)
Class-10: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (24/10/2021) (2021-10-23 at 22:40 GMT-7)
Class-11: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (26/10/2021) (2021-10-25 at 22:40 GMT-7)
Class-12: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (31/10/2021) (2021-10-30 at 22:44 GMT-7)
Class-13: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (07/11/2021) (2021-11-06 at 22:52 GMT-7)
Class-14: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (09/11/2021) (2021-11-08 at 21:48 GMT-8)
Class-15: ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (23/11/2021) (2021-11-22 at 21:39 GMT-8)
Class-8: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 1204 19th DSC-A (13.02.2022)-
Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustReceive a grade
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Students mustReceive a grade
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Students mustReceive a grade
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Students mustReceive a grade
Please keep in mind the following rules:
1. Question type: Short questions, please answer in brief
Time 30 Minutes
Marks 15
Syllabus: Lectures 6 and 72. As you have different marks on accomplishing the answer, try to give a very good finish.
3. Do not copy each other. Don't copy the idea of the story directly from anywhere on the internet. Try to put your own thoughts, your own unique imagination. Your honest effort will be appreciated.
Best of luck!
Recording:
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Mid Exam Spring- 2024
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Students mustMark as done
Please keep in mind the following rules:
1. Question type: Short and essay questions
Time 150 Minutes
Marks 252. As you have 05 marks and 10 marks on accomplishing the short and broad answers respectively, try to give a very good finishing.
3. Do not copy each other. Don't copy the idea of the story directly from anywhere on the internet. Try to put your own thought, own unique imagination. Your honest effort will be appreciated.
Best of luck!
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(Distinctive Features & Feature Matrix – Analysis)
Classes: 8-9
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be learned how to create a feature Matrix by using distinctive features.
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know about the distinctive features
- know about the feature Matrix
Lecture PPT:
Lecture: 6 Distinctive Features & Feature Matrix – Analysis
Supporting Documents:
Lecture-6
Further Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Introduction to Features
Additional Reading Book
Bangli Language Handbook_Punya Sloka Ray
Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (28/11/2021) (2021-11-27 at 21:44 GMT-8)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUk812zaLkn-ZGNz2QstvJAjKYJBfvOs/view?usp=sharing
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet Classes: 9-10
Objectives:
In this class, the students will be learned IPA Transcription
Outcomes:
By the end of the class, the students will
- know the IPA
- know how to write IPA transcriptions
Lecture PPT:
Lecture 7 : (IPA Transcription)
Supporting Documents:
Supporting Documents for Lecture 7:
Further Reading Book:
The English Language from Sound to Sense
Additional Reading Book
Bangli Language Handbook_Punya Sloka Ray
Class Recordings (if you missed the classes):
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (28/11/2021) (2021-11-27 at 21:44 GMT-8)
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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Contrastive Analysis of Bangla and English Phonemics
Lecture: 8
Contrastive Analysis of Bangla and English Phonemics
Lecture: 8.1
Contrastive Analysis of Bangla and English Phonemics -
Different types of Assimilation in phonetics in the English language
Lecture: 9
Different types of Assimilation in phonetics in the English language
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Students mustViewMake a submissionReceive a grade
Title of the Assignment:
A Phonetic description of ________ (e.g., Noakhali, Barisal) dialect.
General instruction for assignments:
In this course, we will take two assignments. Students must submit two assignments to get full marks. Note that this assignment contains two parts (Part-1: General description of the dialect and Part-2: Phonetic description of the dialect). So Part 1 will be considered Assignment-1 and Part 2 will be considered Assignment-2).
What do you need to do?
First, you should write a short description of your dialect. You can find necessary information from Banglapedia (https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page) or other sources (please search Google).Second, find some words for minimal pairs in your dialect and decide how many phonemes exist in the dialect. Phonemes (consonants and vowels) will be fixed in a phoneme chart following the IPA chart (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/IPA_chart_2020.svg ). The next step will be to write a phonetic description according to the produced phoneme chart. Note that for writing the phonetic description of consonants, you must describe the place and manner of articulation of the consonant phonemes and voicing. To describe vowel phonemes, you should follow three things: rounding, height, and backness.
Finally, please write a good conclusion and submit it to the BLC portal.
Best of Luck.
Assignment Top sheet:
Recording:
ENG223 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 17th AC-A + 50th MC-A (12/10/2021) (2021-10-11 at 22:42 GMT-7)
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Full Marks: 08
Presentation Date:
The presentation should be given on an individual topic and there is no restriction. Five (05) minutes will be given for each presentation. The presentation will be taken in-class time. You have to prepare a PowerPoint presentation that contains only six (06) slides.
- The first slide will focus on the Title of the presentation and your name as well as your ID.
- The second slide will show the introductory part with keywords or focus lines.
- Slides 3-5 will elaborate on the main idea with subtitles of the discussion, any figures, maps, quotes, etc,
- The final slide will be a concluding part of the presentation that contains a brief discussion of the findings.
Presentation Demo
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Final Examination Spring 2024
Please keep in mind the following rules:
1. Question type: Short and essay questions
Time 180 Minutes
Marks 402. As you have 05 marks and 15 marks on accomplishing the short and broad answers respectively, try to give a very good finish.
3. Do not copy each other. Don't copy the idea of the story directly from anywhere on the internet. Try to put your own thought, your own unique imagination. Your honest effort will be appreciated.
Best of luck!
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
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