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Dec 15, 2025
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LING 5600 - Introduction to Phonetics
Phonetics is the study of the sounds of language. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the theoretical principles of this field and the methods by which it is studied. With the presence of computers containing sound cards and free software for acoustic analysis, it is now possible for students to become active participants in their acquisition of phonetic concepts. Therefore, in addition to learning from readings,
lectures, discussions, and assignments, students will have several opportunities to analyze the speech of themselves and others.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to describe the concepts of acoustic, articulatory, and sociophonetics and define the terminology relevant to each.
- Students will be able to demonstrate the effect of social and linguistic constraints on sound production.
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