Phonology

Part 1 Introduction to phonology: phonology - an introduction - study of a language's sound system; normative development; theories of acquisition. Part 2 Generative phonology: introduction to generative phonology; application to assessment; problem solving. Part 3 Natural phonology: systematic nature of sound change; applications to assessment; problem solving. Part 4 Assessment: overview of assessment; analysis; problem solving. Part 5 Preparing for intervention: target selection; initial target words. Part 6 Intervention: overview of intervention; session format; intervention programmes/techniques; monitoring progress. Part 7 Phonology of special populations: phonological deviations found in special populations.