Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

• identify and describe basic phonetic and phonological concepts
• identify and describe aspects of human anatomy and physiology used in the articulation of speech sounds
• identify and describe speech sounds using basic articulatory parameters
• identify and describe principles governing the combination of speech sounds in languages
• carry out transcriptions of any given language data
• perform phonemic analysis of any given language data
• identify and describe suprasegmental features found in languages
• recognize and describe phonological processes found in languages
• apply knowledge acquired to practical speech communicative situations

Evaluation:

• Two (2) in-course tests on phonetics … … 20%
• One (1) in-course test on phonology … …10%
• One Glossary assignment … …10%
• Two hours (2) Final Examination … …60%

• A minimum attendance of 80% of class meetings and 100% labs attendance
• Preparation for and active participation in meetings
• Disruptive behaviour in class will attract relevant penalties
• All communication devices (beepers, cell phones, lap tops, tape recorders, etc.) must be turned off during class/lab sessions
• Food and/or drinks are not allowed in class/lab sessions
• Notice should be given ahead for inability to attend class/lab sessions

Three (3) contact hours. There will be a 2-hour class meeting per week. In addition, you are required to attend a 1-hour lab or other 1-hour practice session per week.

• You are expected to put in around 2 - 3 hours of study and practice every week on your own.