King Abdulaziz University

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department of European Languages and Literature

This is a three credit hour course that introduces the students to the study of Articulatory Phonetics of English. Together with the theoretical presentation of speech production mechanism and basic phonetic terminology, students will get extensive training on the practical side of pronunciation and phonetic transcription (namely the International Phonetic Alphabet) throughout the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1- Define Phonetic technical terms

2-Describe the physiology of speech.

3-Illustrate and name the vocal organs.

4-Identify the symbols for transcribing English and Arabic.

5. 
   Identify places of articulation
   
6. 
   Identify manners of articulation
   
7. 
   Illustrate sounds represented by IPA symbols.
   
8. 
   Distinguish between English vowels
   
9. 
   Distinguish between English consonants
   
10. 
    Provide single phonetic characteristics of segments.
    
11. 
    Distinguish between British and American pronunciation.
    
12. 
    Provide accurate broad transcription of connected,
    
13. 
    Provide accurate narrow transcription of connected speech.
    
14. 
    Identify and correct specific pronunciation problems.
    
15. 
    Apply basic phonological rules for English consonant allophones.
    
16. 
    Label and reproduce articulatory diagrams of consonants and vowel sounds.
    
17. 
    Identify simple phonological processes, assimilation, deletion, insertion.
    
18. 
    Describe and label simple waveforms (Voice Onset Time)
    
19. 
    Identify common occurring vowels and consonants
    

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  Articulatory Phonetics
  
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  Places of articulation
  
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  Basic sounds of English
  
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  Comparison of RP & GA
  
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  Allophones & Phonemes
  
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  Voicing
  
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  Length
  
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  English Vowels
  
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  RP & GA vowels
  
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  Double & Secondary articulations
  
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  Degree of Stricture
  
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  Primary & Secondary Cardinal Vowels
  
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  English Accent Differences
  
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  Sound Waves
  
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  Phonation
  
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  Features of connected speech
  
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  Teaching & Learning Pronunciation
  

Rogers, Henry (2000). The Sounds of Language: An Introduction to Phonetics. Harlow: Pearson Education. Chapters: (1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11)

Ladefoged, P. (2005). A course in phonetics (5^th ed.). Boston: Heinle & Heinle.

Roach, P. (2001). English phonetics and phonology: A practical course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (With an Audio CD)

Beverley Collins & Inger Mees. (2003). Practical Phonetics & Phonology. Routledge.

Ashby, P (2011). Understanding Phonetics. London: Hodder Education.

Small, L. H. (2004). Fundamentals of phonetics: A practical guide for students (2^nd ed.). New York: Allyn & Bacon.

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  Students are expected to be punctual and attend all classes
  
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  If a student arrives after the scheduled beginning time for class, it will be put down in the attendance sheet as Late (3 times Late = 1 absence).
  
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  Being absent for more than 20% of allocated course time means that the student will receive a DN (denied from final exam) grade which is equivalent to an F.
  

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  There will be NO make-up exams
  
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  Medical reports cannot be received in class. To present a medical report, come to the instructor’s office during office hours.
  
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  During classes and exams, mobile phones should be turned off or set to silent mode.
  
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  Students are expected to know and abide by university policies governing student conduct.
  
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  Students are expected to exhibit a high level of personal and academic integrity and honesty.