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Course Syllabus for CDS 300 (3.0 semester credit hour course): Phonetics Program: Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS); Department: Rehabilitation Institute (RI); College: College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) Southern University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901 Fall 2013

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Instructor: Laura Chandler, MS/CCC-SLP Phone: 453-8262 (CDS office: support staff: Sheila Dingrando) E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays after class until 9:45 am and Friday afternoons by appointment. If emailing a request for an appointment, please suggest at least two possible times that you could meet.

Class meeting days, times & location: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-9:15am

Undergraduate Catalogue Description: 3 semester credit hours. Instruction in the use of phonetic symbols to record the speech sounds of midland , with the emphasis on ear training, and a description of place and manner of production of these sounds.

Bibliography:Required Materials: Small, L. H. (2012). Fundamentals of Phonetics: A Practical Guide for Students (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN-10: 0132582104 | ISBN-13: 9780132582100

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course each student will be able to: 1. Explain how they learn about/use phonetics. (RBT*: metacogniton/ understanding) 2. Transcribe spoken language (speech sounds, words, phrases, and connected speech) accurately using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). (RBT: Procedure/Apply) 3. Analyze how speech sounds fit in the broader areas of communication: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. (RBT: Conceptual/Analyze) 4. Comprehend, define and use terms related to phonetic nomenclature. (RBT: Factual/Remember) 5. Classify the sounds of Standard American English into phonetic properties. (RBT: Procedural/Understanding) 6. Analyze variations of Standard American English phonemes, allophones, and suprasegmentals, that can impact dialect and pragmatic elements of communication (RBT: Conceptual/Analyze) 7. Evaluate his/her own and others’ abilities to make accurate perceptual discrimination of speech sounds. (RBT: Metacognition/evaluation) *RBT=Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge/cognitive level)

Introduction: This course is required as partial fulfillment of the B.S. degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences. The material covered in this course is necessary as a prerequisite to advanced courses in the study of speech-language pathology and audiology. Knowledge of the sound system of Standard American English, and development of transcription skills in the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) prepares students for the study of normal and disordered speech, language and hearing. This course is intended for undergraduate students who are beginning the CDS program as well as students from other disciplines.

Punctuality: Class begins promptly at 8:00 and ends promptly at 9:15 a.m. The instructor expects students to attend the entire class period.

File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13 2 Classroom Social Behavior: The instructor expects the following student behaviors: use of computers or other electronic media for class-related purposes only, specifically no texting or phone calls in class. Turn off cell phones during class unless call reception is critical (inform instructor ahead of time if this is the case & sit by an exit so you can leave with limited disturbance to others). The instructor also expects students to refrain from disrupting behaviors such as talking to others in class when instructor is lecturing or when another student has been called upon to speak in class.

Method of Instruction: Discussion/Lecture/Activities/Video/Audio. This course will address production and perception of speech sounds. Practice, in class and in homework, will increase transcription skills.

Course Requirements 1. Class attendance is required and attendance will be taken. Attendance is critical because the course contents calls for practice and repetition, which will be addressed in class. Students who arrive after attendance has been taken will be considered absent for attendance purposes; students who fail to sign the attendance sheet will also be considered absent. There is one point given for attendance for each class. This is incentive to come to class. There are no excused absences. You do not need to explain your absences. The point will not be received if absent.

2. Complete all readings and assignments on time. The instructor lectures based on the assumption that all students have read the material and completed assignments beforehand. Quizzes and exams are based on readings, assignments, and in-class presentations/ materials.

3. Complete in-class quizzes; some quizzes will be announced prior to the date of the quiz, while some will not be announced beforehand. Quizzes may be administered at any time during a class session. Students who miss a quiz because they are not in class when it is administered will not be allowed to take the quiz at any other time and will receive a score of ‘0’ (zero) for the missed quiz, unless arrangements are made otherwise.

4. Complete regular examinations, which will be based on readings, assignments, and in-class presentations/materials, and will occur about every 5 weeks. Exact dates for each examination will be announced in class at least one week prior to the examination date. Students may not take a test at any time other than at the announced time and date. The material covered by each examination is provided below the course schedule.

5. Completion of one final comprehensive examination. The final is worth the same number of points as each regular exam. Only students who do not complete all regular examinations will be required to take the final examination. Furthermore, students who do complete the three regular examinations may elect to take the final examination, in which case the grade of the final examination will be substituted for the lowest of the other regular examination grades. In the event that the grade on the final is lower than the lowest of the other three grades then the final will not be substituted for any of the regular examinations.

6. Academic Honesty: There will be a zero tolerance for plagiarism or academic dishonesty. Any student determined to have been cheating, plagiarizing or otherwise submitting someone else’s work as their own will receive a grade of “0” for that assignment. A second incident will result in an “F” for the course and a referral to appropriate academic review. The instructor expects students to comply with University policies. Policies pertaining to student conduct are printed in the SIUC Bulletin and Undergraduate Catalog. Students may wish to review specifically the information in the Bulletin on Human Subjects and the Student Conduct Code (especially Acts of Academic Dishonesty). Some of the primary means of academic dishonesty include:

File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13 3 •Cheating - Getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz, or examination. (a) You must not receive from any other student or give to any other student any information, answers, or help during an exam. (b) You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an "open book" exam. (c) You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected. •Plagiarism - Submitting work as your own that is someone else's. For example, plagiarism means copying material from a book or other source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else's and not your own. If you copy an author's words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else's ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write. •Self Plagiarism - The submission of the same work for academic credit more than once without permission of the course instructor. •Fabrication - The falsification of data, information, or citations in any formal academic exercise. •Deception - Providing false information to an instructor concerning a formal academic exercise, e.g. giving a false excuse for missing a deadline or falsely claiming to have submitted work. •Sabotage - Acting to prevent others from completing their work. This includes cutting pages out of library books or willfully disrupting the experiments of others.

7. Bring a small mirror to class each day.

Notes: A. If academic adjustments or services are required by a student with an impairment/ disability, please inform the professor or contact the Disability Support Service Office at Woody Hall B-150 (453-5738).

B. Students who need assistance with writing skills can contact the SIUC Writing Centers. The service is free to SIUC students; their email address is [email protected], their website address is www.siu.edu/~write

C. This class is a preparatory class for the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. The skills of discussion and oral presentation are critical skills in your future professional experience. Participation in class is important. Remember that future recommendation letters may include description of professional behaviors observed in course work. Such behaviors might include collaboration, participation, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, peer interactions, faculty interactions, timeliness, attendance, research curiosity, conceptual application in class response, writing language performance (grammar, organization, cohesion, diverse syntax), oral language performance, grades, and rank in class.

D. Emergency Procedures: University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available on the BERT’s website at www.bert.siu.edu, Department of Public Safety’s website www.dps.siu.edu)(disaster drop down) and in the Emergency Response Guidelines pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency. Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13 4 Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.

Summary of Grading: Requirement Maximum Points Possible Grading* Attendance 30 .90-1.00 = A Quizzes: minimum of 7 @20 pts. each 140 .80-.89 = B Assignments: 20 @10 pts. each 200 .70-.79 = C Exam #1 100 .60-.69 = D Exam #2 100 less than .60 = F Exam #3 100 Exam #4 (final exam) 100 TOTAL 770 (plus points from any additional quizzes)

*Final Grade: Conversion to letter grade is calculated by points earned, divided by total possible points.

File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13 5 Course Schedule

Week Dates Topic(s) Chap- Assignment (Ex. = Exercises; Assign. = # (week ter in Assignment) of…) Text 1 Aug. Introduction 19 Phonetics: A Sound Science 1 Phonemes & Morphemes 2 Ex. 2.1-2.7 2 Aug. Transcription, Allophones, 2 Due Aug 27: 26 Syllables Ex. 2.8 - 2.20 Word Stress Review Ex. A - L Study Q’s #1 – 13 (have prepared for class discussion) Due Aug 29: Assign. 2-1 & 2-2 (Please copy and complete to turn in. These will be graded!) Highlight each English phoneme in Fig. 2.1*(Will do in class) 3 Sep. 2 Due Sept 3: Anatomy and Physiology of 3 Ex. 3.1 – 3.4 Speech Mechanism Review Ex. A – D Due Sept 5: Study Questions #1-12 Review for TEST 1!! 4 Sep. 9 Vowel Transcription 4 Sept. 10: TEST 1 (Chapters 1-3) Vowel Quadrilateral

Front Vowels Due Sept 12: Preliminary Exercises 1, 2, 3 Ex. 4.1 – 4.5 5 Sep. More Front Vowels 4 Due Sept 17: 16 Assignment 4-1 (Will be graded) Ex 4.5 – 4.10 Back Vowels Due Sept 19: Assignment 4-2 (Will be graded) Central Vowels Ex. 4.11-4.14 Quiz 1 – Front vowels and Back vowels 6 Sep. Central Vowels 4 Due Sept 24: 23 Assign. 4-3 (Will be graded) Diphthongs Due Sept 26: Exercises 4.15-4.17 Assignment 4-4 (Will be graded)

7 Sep. Diphthongs 4 Due Oct 1: 30 Review Exercises A – N Study Q’s #1-11

Oct 3: Review/clarification, begin Ch. 5 if ready Quiz 2 – Central vowels and Diphthongs File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13 6 8 Oct. 7 Consonant Transcription 5 Due Oct 9: Preliminary Ex. 1, 2, 3 Manner, Place & Voicing Exercise 5.1 and 5.2 Assignment 5-1 and 5-2 (Will be graded) Consonants: Stops Due Oct 11: Ex. 5.3 Nasal Consonants Assign. 5-3 (Will be graded) Ex. 5.4 Assign. 5-4 (Will be graded) Quiz 3

9 Oct. Fricative Consonants 5 October 15: NO CLASS/Fall Break 14 Affricate Consonants Due Oct 17: Ex. 5.5 Glides & Liquids Assign. 5-5 – 5-7 (Will be graded) Review Ex. A-J Study Q’s #1-10 Quiz 4

10 Oct. 5 Due Oct 22: 21 Chapter 4 and 5 Review and Test Prep

Due Oct 24: TEST 2 – Chapters 4 and 5

11 Oct. Connected Speech 6 Due Oct 29: 28 Assimilation, Elision, Exercises 6.1 -6.17 , Metathesis, Review Ex. A - J Vowel Reduction Study Q’s #1 - 15 Assignment 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 (Will be graded) Stress Intonation, Tempo, Due Oct 31: Pauses Quiz 5 Begin Chapter 7

12 Nov. 4 Clinical Phonetics: 7 Due Nov 5: Allophonic Transcription of Ex. 7.1-7.16 Speech Assign. 7-1 - 7-3 (Will be graded) Will do 7-4 and 7-5 in class. Due Nov 7: Review Ex. A - I Ex. 7.17 - 7.30 Assign. 7-6 (Will be graded) Review Ex. J – N Study Q’s #1 – 16 Quiz 6 13 Nov. Dialectal Variations 8 Due Nov 12: 11 Transcription & Analysis Ex. 8.1 - 8.11 Review Ex. A - R Due Nov 14: Study Q’s #1-15

File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13 7 Assignment 8-1

14 Nov. Transcription and Analysis 8 Due Nov 19: 18 Quiz 7 Test 3 Review/Prep Nov 21: Test 3 Review/Prep 15 Nov. Transcription & Analysis 8 Due Nov 26 25 TEST 3 – Chapters 6-8

16 Dec. 2 Transcription & Analysis Dec 3 – Final Exam Prep Dec 5 – Final Exam Prep 17 Dec. 9 Final Exam Week** Final Date/Time TBA

*Highlight each English phoneme in Fig. 2.1: Photocopy pg. 15 of the text, then highlight only the (G.A.E.) phonemes that are on the complete IPA (the G.A.E. phonemes are on page 14). Use one color of highlighter for vowels and diphthongs, a second color for consonants and a third color for any other meaningful sounds (such as a tongue click to indicate dissatisfaction).

**The final examination will be at some time during this week and will be announced later in the course once the final exam schedule has been released.

Material that will be covered on each examination: Exam 1: Ch. 1-3 Exam 2: Ch. 4-5 Exam 3: Ch. 6-8 Exam 4: comprehensive Each examination will emphasize the chapters indicated above, but may include information from previous sections of the course. The final examination is comprehensive.

File: 300 Syllabus [yr] MRV: 8/21/13