Laboratory Phonology I (450-1-20)
Instructors
Jennifer Sandra Cole
847/467-7092
2016 Sheridan Road, Rm 201
Office Hours: By appt
Meeting Info
University Library 5322: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
This course explores the sound patterns that shape the words and phrases of human languages, the mental representation of sound patterns, and how speakers and hearers relate the physical expression of speech (in acoustics and articulation) to its mental representation. These topics will be addressed from theoretical and experimental perspectives, examining phonetic and behavioral evidence from diverse spoken languages. The class format includes lecture, discussion of articles from the contemporary research literature, and in-class workshop activities giving students hands-on experience with experimental, computational and statistical methods for the analysis of spoken languages data.
Registration Requirements
Graduate standing or consent of instructor
Learning Objectives
By engaging in readings and discussion and completing assigned work, students will: understand how phonological theory models sound patterns and the processes that relate speech to its mental representation; be able to analyze phonetic and behavioral data to explore questions in phonology; know how to evaluate hypotheses and theories about phonological representations, grammars, and cognitive mechanisms for phonological processing; gain critical reading skills; gain skills in the formulation of novel research questions and research design
Teaching Method
Lecture, discussion and student led presentations
Evaluation Method
Student-led class discussions
Project, final: Final project paper
Readings: Reading responses
Class Materials (Required)
No required texts (all will be provided by instructor)
Class Materials (Suggested)
N/A