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Stage 3: Sound and Word Exercise

This exercise maps to the following learning outcome:

analyze the structural elements of verbal and nonverbal language to explore variations in language,
communication, and culture

In this exercise, you will examine the some of the sounds and word order of your ancestral language or of your current language. There are three parts to the assignment: phones, phonemes, and syntax. Address each part as presented below in a single document.

I.   Phones
Select an utterance, i.e., a sentence, either in English or in a language of your ancestors, or another language that you have learned or are learning. The sentence should be at least five words long.

Identify each of the sounds (phones) in the sentence. Place a number above (or beside) each of the separate sounds. How many sounds comprise this utterance?

Select two words in your sentence. Spell out the sounds for this word using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Remember, each sound has its own symbol. Only one symbol is used for each sound.

II.   Phonemes
From your identified language, select two words that are the same except for one sound. This is a minimal pair. Transcribe the two words in IPA. Indicate which sounds are the ones that differ.

Identify the two phonemes for this language and note how these sounds make a difference in meaning.

III.   Syntax
From your select sentence, note the order of the words. Identify the verb and subject and any other parts that may be significant. If your original sentence is in English, compare the order of words with a sentence expressing the same meaning in another language.

If your sentence is in a language other than English, compare that order with a sentence in English expressing the same meaning.

Address the following questions: How are the two orders different? How does their syntax differ? How does syntax affect the meaning of your sentence?

Please submit your work into your Assignments folder by the end of week 4.

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Rubric Name: Language Autobiography - Stage Three Rubric

Criteria

	A sentence, in English, or another in a language is presented that is at least five words long. Each of the sounds is indicated by number. The total number of sounds is computed. Weight: 5% of paper grade Score (out of 5 max) x 1 = 5
	Two words are spelled out using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Weight: 15% of paper grade Score (out of 5 max) x 3 = 15
	Two words are selected that are the same except for one sound. The two words are transcribed in IPA. Weight: 15% of paper grade Score (out of 5 max) x 3 = 15
	The differing sounds (phonemes) are identified. Explanation presented of how the two differing sounds make a difference in meaning. Weight: 10% of paper grade Score (out of 5 max) x 2 = 10
	The order of the words in the sentence is discussed. The verb and subject are identified. Other parts of speech may be identified. The order of words in the original sentence is compared to the order of words in a sentence expressing the same meaning in another language. Weight: 10% of paper grade Score (out of 5 max) x 3 = 15
	Exercise is well-organized. Weight: 10% of paper grade Score (out of 5 max) x 2 = 10
	Observes rules of writing at the level of word, sentence, and paragraph. Weight: 15% Score (out of 5 max) x 3 = 15
	Follows assignment requirements and guidelines. Documents sources following appropriate reference style. Weight: 15% Score (out of 5 max) x 3 = 15
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