Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - LING 280 D100

Linguistics in the Real World (3)

Basic Speech Physiology

Class Number: 3358

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines “real-world” issues from a linguistic perspective. Topics may range across a wide spectrum: in-depth analysis of specific languages, social issues (stereotypes, inequality), business matters (linguistics in advertising, legal language), the role of linguistics in the technology sector, as well as more general workplace applications for linguistics. As topics examined may vary by term, this course may be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Open to all students.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to the physiological mechanisms of speech production using hands-on crafting-type activities to support learning. Topics covered will be the central and peripheral nervous systems, respiratory system and vocal tract. Each week will have a lecture, quiz on the readings and crafting-type activity such as making a tongue out of modeling clay and constructing a brain hat. No crafting abilities required!

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of this course, successful students will be able to label the physiological structures used in speech production using correct terminology and describe their role in speech production. They will demonstrate their understanding of the material through weekly quizzes, two midterms and by creating physical representations of speech systems. 

Grading

  • Weekly Quizzes 10%
  • 2 Midterms 40%
  • Thorax + larynx garment 20%
  • Anatomical model 20%
  • Participation 10%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (cal_admin@sfu.ca, 778-782-3112).

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Various crafting materials: scissors, construction paper, modelling clay (3-4 colours), yarn, colouring implements, scrap fabric, egg carton, pipe cleaners, cardboard tube, tape & glue.

REQUIRED READING:

Gick, B., I. Wilson, D. Derrick (2013). Articulatory Phonetics. Malden, MA and Oxford, UK: Blackwell 

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.

Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) 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.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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