LING 210(S) Articulatory and Acoustic Phonetics
In this course, students will learn to recognize, produce, describe, transcribe, and analyze speech sounds from languages all over the world. We will explore the basic physics behind the way we produce speech sounds, the acoustic properties of speech as a sound wave, and how these combine to create common patterns across languages. Throughout the course, students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (a standardized system for phonetic transcription) and mathematical and computer techniques for rigorous phonetic analysis.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: participation in discussions, weekly homework, frequent quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final project.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 40 (expected: 40). Preference given to students needing the course to satisfy prerequisites for future courses or to fulfill requirements for a major or concentration; such students should contact the instructor in advance to guarantee placement in the course.
Hour: SANDERS