CSD 2351

Baylor University

Fall, 2011

CSD 2351: Introduction to Phonological Science

Instructor:Susan Sherman

Office:167 Neil Morris

Phone: 710-1243

E-mail:

Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday mornings8:30-11:30 or by appointment

Class Meeting Times: 12:30-1:45 T/Th

Textbooks

Small, Larry H. (2005) Fundamentals of Phonetics: a practical guide for students-3rd ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Small, Larry H. (2005) Audio CDs for Fundamentals of Phonetics: A Practical Guide for Students- 2nd ed., Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Course Description

This course provides a theoretical, descriptive, and clinical framework including some of the ways that phonetic theory helps to understand and improve speech. This course includes: the introduction of phonetics as a field of study; a detailed examination of each of the sounds of American English; a study of the dynamic nature of speech; an analysis and transcription of specific samples of speech.

Course Learning Objectives: In this course, students will be able to -

Identify (i.e. multiple choice exam) and define professional terminology as related to phonological science (Standard III C)

Identify (i.e. multiple choice exam/matching/label) vocal tract anatomy (Standard III C)

Classify the sounds of speech (Standard III C)

Identify, produce, and transcribe the sounds of American English (Standard III C)

Transcribe "live" speech samples (Standard III C)

Broad vs. narrow transcriptions

Disordered speech

Demonstrate knowledge of dialects (i.e. regional, social, ethnic) and ASHA’s position concerning clinical treatment of individuals with dialectal variation. (Standard III C)

Content of Course

Part I: Introduction to Phonetics

Section 1: Phonetics – Sound Science

Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet

Terminology

Applications of Phonetic Theory

Section 2: Vocal Anatomy

Section 3: Phonetics – Representation of English

Consonant/Vowel Parameters

Broad vs. Narrow Transcriptions

Syllables/Word Stress

Part II: Sounds of American English

Sections 1: Vowels

Placement of Tongue Position

Tenseness of Vowels

Lip Rounding of Vowels

Vowel charts

More vowel parameters

Section 2:Diphthongs

Section 3: Consonants

Places of articulation

Manners of articulation

Consonant charts

More Consonant Parameters

Part III: Clinical Phonetics

Section 1: Connected Speech

Suprasegmentals

Stress, intonation, and rhythm

Syllable Types

Accommodation/Assimilation

Section 2: Clinical Phonetics

Broad vs. Narrow Transcriptions

Abnormal Speech

Part IV:Dialectical Variation of Phonemes

Course Requirements

Class participation: You are expected to attend class and participate in discussions and activities.

Attendance: To earn course credit in the College of Arts and Sciences, a student must attend at least 75% of all scheduled class meetings. Any student who does not meet this minimal standard will automatically receive a grade of “F” in the course. Any University-related activity necessitating an absence from class shall count as an absence when determining whether a student has attended the required 75% of class meetings.

Exams: There will be four in-class exams. These exams will be based on assigned readings, class discussions/activities and transcription.

50% total

Exam 1: 100 points possible

Exam 2: 100 points possible

Exam 3:100 points possible

Exam 4:100 points possible

Quiz Fun and Book/Assigned Worksheet Assignments: Weekly assignments will be given. The assignments must be completed on the assigned day by the beginning of class.

15% total

8 quizzes 100 points possible

10% total

Homework100 points possible

Comprehensive Final Exam:The final exam is all transcription.

25% total

Final Exam 100 points possible

Grading Criteria

90-100A

88-89B+

80-87B

70-80C

60-69D

Course Plan

CSD 2351

Fall, 2011

Please note: Readings and assignments are to be completed before the class session for which they are listed. Homework due Thursday of each week unless otherwise stated.

Date / Topic / Reading and
Homework
Assignments
22-25August / Introduction to Phonetics / Small: Ch 1
Sound Cards
/o/, / u/, /i/,/e/, /ɑ/, /k/, /j/
30 August-
1September / Definitions
Metaphonological Awareness / Small: CH 2
Assignment 2-1, 2-2
/ɪ /, /ɛ/, /æ/, /ə/,
6-8 September / Anatomy / Small: CH 3
/ɚ/, /ŋ/
Assigned Worksheet
13-15September / Exam September 13 Chapter 1-3
Classifying Vowels and Diphthongs / Exam Tuesday
Small: CH
20-22 September / Front Vowels
Back Vowels / Small: CH 4
Assignment 4-1, 4-2
27 -29 September / Central Vowels
Diphthongs / Small: CH 4
Assignment 4-3, 4-4
4-6 October / Exam October 4 Small CH 4
Classifying Consonants / Exam Tuesday
Small: CH 5
11-13 October / Stops
Nasals / Small: CH 5
Assignment 5-1, 5-2
18-20 October / Fricatives
Affricates / Small: CH 5,
5-3, 5-4
25-27 October / Approximants / Small: CH 5
Assignment 5-5, 5-6
1-2 November / Exam November 1 Chapter 5 Consonants
Connected Speech
Assimilation / Exam Tuesday
Small: CH 6
Assignment 6-1
8-10 November / Suprasegmentals
Disordered Speech
Phonological Processes / Small: CH 6, 7
Assignment 6-2, 6-3
15-17 November / Disordered Speech
Allophonic Variation
November 17th No Class ASHA / Small: CH 7
Due Tuesday November 22: Assignment 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-6
22 November / Dialectal Variation
Happy Thanksgiving! November 24 / Small: CH 8
29 November –
1 December / Exam 4November 29
Small Chapter 6-8
Final Exam Review / Exam Tuesday
9 December Friday / Final Exam 4:30- 6:30 p.m. / Transcription

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