PROJECT

Code & Course: TSL3101 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS

Coursework: Outline (Task 3)

Dateline: 31 March 2014

Question 3
Phonological knowledge permits a speaker to produce sounds that form meaningful
utterances. Why is this knowledge important? Discuss and justify your answer.

Introduction
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Phonology the study of the pattern of speech sounds used in a particular

language
One of most important part of the language as it is the medium of oral

communication
It is essential for every speaker to acquire phonological knowledge because
language learning is a continuous process

Argument 1
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Determines how words and the parts of the words called morphemes are

pronounced.
Often, certain morphemes are pronounced differently depending on their
context, and speakers will introduce a way of describing this variation with

phonological rules
e.g. Singular versus plural forms
Ensure the clarity of the spoken language used by the speakers which enable
effective communication among the speakers of the language.

Argument 2

Enable the intended message is passed easily, and is properly understood by

fluent speaker of the language in question

Bad pronunciation can result in a failure to convey the message and can
cause troubles in communication when they are least expected and welcome

even among native speakers

e.g. Most language speakers are influence by accent and dialect they often
used which led to pronouncing mistakes, and this disrupt the grammaticality of

the sentences
creates confusion to the listener

Argument 3
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Shows good self-impression to the listeners

Through stress, intonation and rhythm
Provide detection of speakers mood or feeling
Increase awareness and sensitivity between the speaker and listeners
regarding the issue raised during the conversation

Conclusion
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An essential component not only of learning a language but also of using the

language
Every mistake by speakers must be corrected immediately in order to

increase their accuracy and fluency

Creates an very effective communication within the community and nation