Introduction to Practical Acoustic Phonetics 3301-JF2712
The course will cover the following topics:
1) physics of sound and mathematical properties of wave propagation and transmission (frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and the speed of sound)
2) the anatomy of inner ear and its influence on acoustic analysis (decibels, phons)
3) simple vs. complex waves (sampling and filtering)
4) power spectra, oscillograms, spectrograms
5) vowel formants and acoustic theories of speech production (source-filter theory, two-tubes models, Helmholtz resonators, nomograms)
6) acoustic correlates (pitch, intensity, timing, VOT, rise time)
7) acoustic features of various manners and places of articulation
8) annotation in PRAAT
9) making recordings
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
K_W01 The graduate has the familiarity with the advanced terminology in acoustic phonetics, acoustic theories of speech production, and methods of acoustic analysis, especially in program PRAAT.
K_W02 The graduate has the familiarity with advanced methods of designing and conducting experiments, with a particular focus on obtaining data suitable for acoustic data analysis.
K_U01 The graduate is able to apply the advanced terminology in acoustic phonetics, and methods of acoustic analysis in program PRAAT.
K_U02 The graduate is able to interpret and present the results of acoustic analysis using advanced acoustic programs.
K_U03 The graduate is able to use structures, lexis and language conventions in spoken and written English at the minimum level C1 to discuss the acoustic phenomena and the results of acoustic analysis.
K_K01 The graduate is ready to critically appraise their knowledge of acoustic analysis.
Assessment criteria
Credit will be given on the basis of 2 home assignments (40%), a midterm (25%) and a final test (35%). It is necessary to bring computers to classes with PRAAT program installed.
There are max 3 absences allowed.
The assessment methods and criteria may be changed due to the current epidemic situation. Their equivalents will be established together with course participants, and in accordance with the guidelines of the University of Warsaw.
Bibliography
Johnson, Keith. (1997). Acoustic and Auditory Phonetics, 2nd Edition. Blackwell Publishers.
Ladefoged, Peter. (1996). Elements of Acoustic Phonetics, 2nd Edition. The Unoversity of Chicago Press.
Styler, Will. (2017). Using PRAAT for Linguistic Research. wersja online http://wstyler.ucsd.edu/praat/
Additional information
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