Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2015 - LING 290 D100

The Science of Speech (3)

Class Number: 3557

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the scientific study of speech, focusing on the mechanisms of speech production and perception, the ways in which speech is described and analyzed, the relationship between speech and technology, and the practical applications of phonetic science. Students who have taken LING 480 or 481 with similar content may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  LING 290 provides an introduction to the scientific study of speech, focusing on the mechanisms of speech production and perception, the ways in which speech is described and analyzed, the relationship between speech and technology, and the practical applications of phonetic science in such diverse areas as forensics, teaching, business, and the arts.

COURSE ORGANIZATION: Classes will consist of lectures, exercises, demonstrations and discussions.

COURSE TOPICS: Defining and describing speech; Evolution of speech; Phonological acquisition in children and adults; Speech and technology (speech synthesis and speech recognition); Applications of phonetics in forensic work, teaching, business, and the arts

NOTE: Linguistics program students cannot count this course towards their breadth requirements unless in joint or double majors, extended minor, or double minors program. This course may be applied towards the Certificate in Liberal Arts or the Certificate in The Linguistics of Speech Science, but not both.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/student-resources/department-standards.html#main_content_text.

Please note that a grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).

Grading

  • Participation and Assignments 25%
  • Midterm Examination I 25%
  • Midterm Examination II 25%
  • Midterm Examination III 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There are no required texts for this course. A wide selection of required reading materials will be identified in class and distributed via the course website.

Additional required readings will be available for download and through the SFU Library  

RECOMMENDED READING:

RECOMMENDED TEXT:  
 Katz, W.F. (2013). Phonetics for Dummies. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-118-50508-3. 

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS