Phonetics
French Studies · 3 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall Or Winter
FREN-2202 prerequisites
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Description
This course presents the theory and practice of French phonetics and phonology. Theory covers the acoustics and physiology of speech, the International Phonetic Alphabet, the description of French vowels, consonants, articulation features (assimilation, liaison, etc.), and prosodic patterns (syllabation, rhythm, intonation, etc.). Practical applications include phonetic transcription, orthoepy (the relationship between pronunciation and orthography) and a lab program aiming at oral performance.
Requisite courses
FREN-2105, or placement test, or the former FREN-1112, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; FREN-2202L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and LING-2301.
Cross-listed
LING-2301(3).
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