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Phonetics for Speech-Language Pathology


Course Description

Introduction to phonetics and phonetic transcription as relevant to speech-language pathology practice in the United States. Emphasis will be on the production and transcription of speech sounds used in standard American English.


Athena Title

Phonetics Speech Lang Path


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in CMSD 4010


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Prerequisite

Permission of major


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Students will be able to: a. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the speech sound system of American English b. Develop skills for phonetically transcribing speech samples c. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the impact of individual differences, dialectal and cultural variations, and disorders on speech sound production.


Topical Outline

Basic terms related to phonetics Vowels and consonants Stress and connected speech Speech sound development and disorders Dialectal and ESL variations


Syllabus


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