SPH1002 Linguistics and phonetics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SPH1002 Linguistics and phonetics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SPH1002
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SPH1002
No unit lists SPH1002 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course M3008.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Speech transcription and analysis task (60 minutes)ExerciseCompetency hurdle40%
- Exam (2 hours plus 10 minutes- reading time)Examination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Acquire transcription skills and apply to speech samples, using the International Phonetic Alphabet;
- 2
Apply fundamental phonetics knowledge and skills when analysing speech production;
- 3
Analyse speech and language samples by applying fundamental knowledge and principles of linguistics;
- 4
Discuss how sociolinguistics and cultural, individual and linguistic diversity impact the management of communication difficulties.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Lectures12 hours
This unit will have 6 hours of teacher-directed study per week (including 1 hour of lectures, 2 hours of online learning activities, and 3 hours of on-campus workshops). Additionally, there are 6 hours of self-directed study per week, making the total workload of 12 hours per week. Total workload per semester: 144 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kerry Ttofari
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Hans Bogaardt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH1002?
SPH1002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SPH1002 offered?
In 2026, SPH1002 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is SPH1002?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does SPH1002 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Primary & Allied Health Care
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027