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SPA 320

Phonetics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Practical course in the science of speech sounds with emphasis on transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Requirements

Corequisites

SPA 201
Original catalog text

Corequisites

Corequisite(s): SPA 201.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain how clinical phonetics as a branch of applied phonetics.
  • explain the following terminology: phonetics, dialects, registers, and idiolects, the system of speech production.
  • interpret the International Phonetic Alphabet when transcribing.
  • identify/describe the sounds of American English using classification systems.
  • accurately transcribe isolated and connected speech using the IPA.
  • recognize and apply special symbols and diacritics.
  • demonstrate ability to read phonetic transcription.