Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2026 - LING 330 B100

Phonetics (3)

Class Number: 2364

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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:

  • The course will be delivered through a blend of asynchronous and synchronous methods. Some course components will be pre-recorded or take place online and asynchronously. 2 class hours per week will be delivered in person.

Grading

  • Assignments, quizzes, and participation 50%
  • Projects 50%
  • No Final Exam

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

PLATFORM: Canvas / Zoom

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Computer, 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: 


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.