Phonetics involves the description of sounds of the world's languages from articulatory, acoustic, and perceptual perspectives. We will look at sound systems of many languages and use lab instruments to assist us.
Phonology examines the way sounds are grouped together into systems in particular languages.
We will look at different types of structural descriptions, rules, and constraints that have been proposed to account for the patterns which are found across many languages. We will also look at ways that knowledge of phonetics and phonology can be applied to other fields. You are expected to attend all lectures, as material will be covered that is not in the reading . Daily homework will help you digest new concepts and see how they are applied. Phonetic concepts will be explored using lab instruments and some fun software called Sounds of the World's Languages .