THE SOUNDS OF LANGUAGE: PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY

Catalog description

Examines key topics in phonetics and phonology ranging from the anatomy of the vocal tract to the cognitive processes behind the comprehension of speech sounds; spoken and non-spoken languages take focus. Explores and evaluates key phonological theories, common phonological processes, and computational techniques for speech analysis. Critically analyzes relationships between phonetics/phonology and sociolinguistic variation, first language acquisition, and second language learning. Provides linguistic tools for examining phonetics and phonology in everyday life.