Experimental Phonetics

LELA32022 Experimental Phonetics 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Wendell Kimper Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course unit is a hands-on exploration of the production and perception of speech sounds, with a focus on experimental methodology. We’ll cover the basic principles governing the relationship between articulation and acoustics, looking at the source of sound waves in the larynx and how that sound source is shaped by the vocal tract. Students will learn how to measure a variety of acoustic properties of speech, and how those measurements can be used as a tool to investigate questions in phonology, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition. We’ll also explore how speech sound are perceived, and what factors influence the relationship between the acoustic signal and what the listener hears. This course unit is a hands-on exploration of the production and perception of speech sounds, with a focus on experimental methodology. We’ll cover the basic principles governing the relationship between articulation and acoustics, looking at the source of sound waves in the larynx and how that sound source is shaped by the vocal tract. Students will learn how to measure a variety of acoustic properties of speech, and how those measurements can be used as a tool to investigate questions in phonology, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition. We’ll also explore how speech sound are perceived, and what factors influence the relationship between the acoustic signal and what the listener hears. The aim of this course unit is to:<ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Provide a strong foundation in the techniques involved in phonetic analysis. </li></ul>Students will acquire an understanding of: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">The main concepts employed in the acoustic analysis of speech sounds.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">The design of phonetic experiments.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">The use of phonetic analysis as a tool to answer broader research questions.</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Understand the relationship between articulation, acoustic signal, and perception of speech sounds. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Understand the relationship between phonetic measurements and hypotheses in phonology, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition.</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Pose well-formed research questions.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Read and interpret scientific articles.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Answer theoretical questions using scientific evidence and sound reasoning.</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Measure the acoustic properties of speech relevant for answering research questions in linguistics.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Design and carry out scientific experiments. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Analyse and interpret experimental data.</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Pose well-formed research questions.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Perform basic quantitative analysis and visualisation of data.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Write a scientific report.</li></ul> Group/team working In addition, students will have gained experiencing carrying out a multi-step project as a team, including navigating group dynamics and dividing workload equitably. Other By the end of the semester, students will have gained experience designing and carrying out a scientific experiment and interpreting and writing up the results. Understanding how to ask questions, and how to go about finding the answers to those questions, is a fundamental skill for almost any professional-level job. Representative examples of topics covered:The LarynxStops and FricativesThe Source-Filter ModelVowel QualityLiquids and NasalsWhat is Sonority?Categorical PerceptionCoarticulationThe Phonology-Phonetics InterfacePhonetics in NeurolinguisticsForensic Phonetics Integrated lecture and seminar content, focusing on a discovery-based approach to the material.Readings, software tutorials, and additional exercises on Canvas.Individual meetings with project groups to provide additional support. 0 Other 100% <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Assessment Task</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative or Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Weighting</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Reading Reports</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative or Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">20%</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Practical Exercises (Portfolio) </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative or Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">30%</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Group Project</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">50%</td> </tr> </tbody></table>   <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Optional written feedback on practical exercises (prior to portfolio submission)</td> <td>Formative</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Written feedback on portfolio</td> <td>Formative and summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Written feedback on project proposal</td> <td>Formative</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Written feedback on project report</td> <td>Summative</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  LELA20012 Phonology Pre-Requisite Recommended LELA20231 Quantitative Methods in Language Sciences Pre-Requisite Recommended LELA10322 The Sounds of Language Pre-Requisite Compulsory Pre-req of LELA10322. BA(Hons) English Language BA (Hons) English Language Third Year Optional BA(Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) Linguistics Third Year Optional Y Lectures 33 0 167