Clinical Phonetics

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Introducton to phonetic transcription of speech emphasizing articulatory phonetics of American English, its dialects, and disordered speech; extensive transcription experiences. CSD 311 Clinical Phonetics (3) For Communications Sciences and Disorders majors, CSD 311 is a required course, requiring a grade of "C" or better, and should be taken during the second or third year (semester standing 3-6). The educational objectives of this course are to introduce students to the phonetic transcription of speech sounds using the Internal Phonetic Alphabet, provide an overview of articulatory phonetics, describe representative sounds from languages of the world with primary emphasis on American English and its dialects, and the transcription of disordered speech production. Students will be expected to read and transcribe broad and narrow phonetic symbols, become familiar with sociolinguistic factors and non-organic and organic speech disorders that affect pronunciation. In addition, students will be expected to describe the phonetic capabilities of humans including the articulary basis of speech sounds, aspects of speech production, and speech sounds produced by the world's languages and disordered speakers. Recitation and extensive practice in transcription of live speech are integral parts of the course.