COSD 438
PHONETICS
- Catalog Entry
COSD 438. Phonetics
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Introduction to phonetic principles; transcription using the
International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Detailed Description of Content of Course
COSD 438 is designed as an introduction to phonetic principles.
Students learn the International Phonetic Alphabet in order
to transcribe a variety of speech samples. Students also learn
the physiologic characteristics of consonants and vowels. This
knowledge prepares them to analyze both normal and disordered
speech. Narrow transcription skills, analysis skills, and knowledge
of the role of dialectic variation are also developed in the
latter part of the course. The teaching sequence followed is
based on the typical textbook sequence for a course of this
sort. The major areas to be considered in this course are:
1. Basic principles in the study of phonetics
2. Study of the articulators
3. International Phonetic Alphabet
4. Articulatory phonetics: consonants
5. Articulatory phonetics: vowels
6. Narrow phonetic transcription: coarticulation
7. Dialect variations
8. Application of phonetics to disordered speech
- Detailed Description of Conduct of the Course
The lecture portion of this course will cover basic learning
regarding phonetics. Course will include learning and drill
with the IPA, broad transcription, narrow transcription, and
beginning analyses of disordered speech, including the identification
of the nature of changes in consonant and vowel articulation.
Students will transcribe both recorded and live speech and
will gain experience transcribing both normal and disordered
speech.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
- Students will develop an understanding of the background
and principles of the study of phonetics.
- Students will develop skills in broad and narrow phonetic
transcription.
- Students will learn to analyze phonemes in terms of their
articulatory characteristics.
- Students will apply knowledge of articulatory characteristics
to a variety of speech samples.
- Students will learn the application of phonetics to multicultural
variations.
- Students will apply knowledge of phonetics to disordered
speech.
- Assessment Measures
Assessment measures will include quizzes, in-class exams,
and a final, comprehensive exam. Exams will include objective
questions, short-answer essay questions, and phonetic transcription.
The emphasis in objective questions will be on basic facts
while essay questions and transcription will emphasize the
application of knowledge. Quizzes are given in the practice
portion and are not announced.
- Other Course Information
None
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
March 2005 Revise course credit hours APPROVED BY Kenneth Cox,
Chair |