CSD 356- Phonetics
Fall 2013 – AIC-W 204 – M, W, & F; 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Instructor:
Email:
Office Hours:
T.A.s:
Dr. Michael Fraas, PhD, CCC-SLP
Michael.fraas@wwu.edu
11:00-12:30 M,W,F (AIC-E 374)
Samantha Doolittle (doolits3@students.wwu.edu)
Juliana DeBurgo (deburgj@students.wwu.edu)
Lab Hours:
TBD
Textbook:
Bauman-Waengler, J. (2009) Introduction to Clinical Phonetics: From
Concepts to Transcription. Allyn and Bacon: Boston, MA
Copy in the Phonetics Lab.
Lab Manual:
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to phonetics and phonology including: basic
aspects of vowel and consonant production, transcription, dialectic variation, and speech in context.
By the end of the quarter, students will:
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Develop an understanding of the normal human communication processes.
Learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Become proficient in transcribing normal speech using the IPA.
Gain introductory knowledge of using the IPA in a clinical context.
Course Requirements
1. Weekly labs (at least one hour/week). Attendance is required. Labs will sometimes
include weekly quizzes, which will be graded. See lab schedule below.
2. Transcription training exercises in class.
3. There are two transcription exams and two theory exams (mid-term and final).
4. Please be sure to arrange for any disabilities accommodations by calling 650-3083.
Grade Weights
Theory Exam 1
Transcription Exam 1
Lab Quizzes
20%
20%
20%
Final Theory Exam
Final Transcription Exam
Total
20%
20%
100%
Tests must be taken on the dates scheduled (TBD)
There will be two theory exams and two transcription exams. The theory exams will be multiple
choice and true/false in nature. The transcription exams will require you to transcribe a variety of
written and/or recorded stimuli.
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Grading
A
AB+
B
= 92.5-100
= 89.5-92.49
= 86.5-89.49
= 82.5-86.49
BC+
C
C-
= 79.5-82.49
= 76.5-79.49
= 72.5-76.49
= 69.5-72.49
D+
D
DF
= 66.5-69.49
= 63.5-66.49
= 59.5-62.49
= Below 59.5
Absences
All non-excused absences on exam dates will result in an “F” for that exam. If you think you will
not be in class on an exam date due to illness, you must give email notice or leave a phone message
at least 12 hours prior to the exam in order to take a make-up exam. All make-up exams will be
given on the last day of exam week, including the mid-term make-up exam.
Course Outline
The following is a general guideline for topics that will be covered during the quarter. Assigned and
suggested readings are provided for each section. Changes to the schedule may occur throughout the
quarter if deemed necessary.
Week I
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Readings: Chapter 1
Topics: What is phonetics? What is phonology? Articulatory phonetics,
acoustic phonetics, perceptual phonetics; phonemes and allophones; IPA.
Week II
Introduction to Phonetic Transcription
Readings: Chapter 3
Topics: phonetic vs. phonemic transcription; IPA; sound classes; graphemes
vs. phonemes.
Week III
Syllables, Stress, and Guidelines for Learning Phonetic Transcription
Readings: Continue Chapter 3
Modules: 1 and 2
Week IV
Production of Vowels
Readings: Chapter 4
Topics: vowels vs. consonants; dimensions used to describe vowels; vowel
quadrilateral; tense-lax, closed-open; long-short; types of vowels; liprounding; placement; diphthongs; allophonic variation.
Modules: 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10
Week V
Production of Consonants
Readings: Chapter 5
Topics: place of articulation; manner of articulation; voicing; types of
consonants.
Modules: 4, 6, and 8
Week VI
Review for Theory Exam – Chapters 1 - 5
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Theory Exam 1
Review for Transcription Exam
Week VII
Transcription Exam 1
Speech in Context & Diacritics
Readings: Chapter 7
Topics: Coarticulation; assimilation; suprasegmentals; diacritics used with
consonants and vowels; diacritics used with suprasegmentals.
Modules: 11
Week VIII
More practice with transcription in context
Clinical Application of Phonemic/Phonetic Transcription
Readings: Chapter 9
Topics: Articulation testing, spontaneous speech samples, phonemic analysis
Module: 13
Week IX
Continue Clinical Applications
Dialect and Language Variations
Readings: Chapter 6
Topics: what is a “dialect”; Standard and vernacular English; variation and
change; regional dialects; vowel shift; mergers; regional dialects in the U.S.;
social and ethnic dialects; phonological variation.
Module: 12
Week X
Conclude discussion of theoretical concepts
Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes on Wednesday and Friday
Week XI
Review for transcription Exam
Transcription Exam
Theory review
Theory Exam
Lab Schedule (you are required to attend one lab per week, but you may attend more):
Tuesdays:
10:30-11:30
11:30-12:30
2:00-3:00
Thursdays:
8:00-9:00
10:30-11:30
3:00-4:00
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