Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

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Spanish Phonetics and Phonology provides a focused introduction to the articulatory features of Spanish sounds, with an emphasis on spoken communication. Students will explore the Spanish phonemic inventory, including vowel and consonant systems, syllable structure, prosody, and suprasegmental features like stress and intonation. Through hands-on pronunciation exercises, learners will address challenges faced by L2 and heritage speakers to improve spoken fluency and communicative effectiveness. The course also examines dialectology, highlighting regional pronunciation variations and fostering intercultural competence in the diverse voices of the Spanish-speaking world.