PROJECTCode & Course: TSL3101 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICSCoursework: Outline (Task 3)Dateline: 31 March 2014Question 3Phonological knowledge permits a speaker to produce sounds that form meaningful utterances. Why is this knowledge important? Discuss and justify your answer.

Introduction 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 processArgument 1 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 listenerArgument 3 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 conversationConclusion 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