Linguistics and phonetics

In this unit, you will gain foundational knowledge in linguistics and phonetics, focusing on the structure and function of language and speech sounds. You will explore key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics and develop skills in transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet. You will apply linguistic and phonetic principles to analyse speech and language. Through practical exercises and case examples, you will build essential skills required for speech pathology practice in the future.