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LIR 206
Introduction to Phonetics
This course offers a practical introduction to the wide range of human speech sounds found across world languages. Students learn to recognize, analyze and produce these sounds, using the International Phonetic Alphabet to accurately symbolize them. Topics include consonants, vowels, stress, intonation, tone and duration. Students will explore articulation, air mechanisms and sound modifications, gaining hands-on experience with phonetic transcription and production. The course also examines speech styles and rhythmic patterns in spoken language.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Custom Requisites
None
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