Spring 2026 - LING 330 D100
Phonetics (3)
Class Number: 1032
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Michelle Baron
mbaron@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
LING 220.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A survey of methods of speech sound description and transcription.
COURSE DETAILS:
An introduction to the study of phonetics. Course topics include speech anatomy and physiology, acoustic phonetics and computer analysis of speech, speech perception, and applications of speech research.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION: In person
MODE OF DELIVERY: In-person lecture
Grading
- Exam 70%
- Assignments Project 20%
- Praticipation 10%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
PLATFORM USED: Canvas for announcements, distribution of critical materials and assignment submission.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Laptop/desktop/tablet, Internet
REQUIRED READING:
Reetz, H., & Jongman, A. (2020). Phonetics: Transcription, Production, Acoustics, and Perception. Wiley-Blackwell.
ISBN-10: 1118712951, ISBN-13: 978-1118712955
ISBN: ISBN-10: 1118712951
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
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
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.