2024-2025 College Catalog

SLP 130 Phonetics/Speech Patterns

This course introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet and the categories of speech sounds, including voice, place, and manner of production. Emphasis is placed on the accurate transcription of normal and abnormal speech samples using the IPA and on the production of effective natural speech. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe and categorize speech sounds and understand the relationship between respiration, articulation, and phonation during natural speech.

Credits

3