Course Overview

This course focuses on the acoustic nature of speech, with special attention to the source-filter theory and the relation between airflow and turbulence.

Learning Achievement

To understand the acoustic theory of speech production

Competence

Generic competences: critical/creative thinking
Subject-specific competences: understanding linguistics

Course prerequisites

Taking "Introduction to Phonetics" is recommended.

Grading Philosophy

Participation and Quiz 50%
Final Exam 50%

Course schedule

This course focuses on the acoustic nature of speech, with special attention to the source-filter theory and the relation between airflow and turbulence.
The lecture will be conducted in English, but slides contain keywords in Japanese. Students can ask questions in English or Japanese.

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Hwang Hyun Kyung

Other information

Classes may be conducted online. For synchronous (real-time) classes, ZOOM will be used; Download and install the app on your system. A unique link & password to the classroom will be notified in the Manaba course page.

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