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Linguistics of Speech Science
This program is for students who are seeking an introduction to theory and research in the study of speech science.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements
Certificate program approval must be obtained from the Department of Linguistics. An overall cumulative CGPA of 3.0 is required for program approval.
Continuation Requirements
After a student has completed 60 units, a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.40 is required for continuance in the certificate program. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.40 cannot enroll in any upper division LING courses. After their CGPA is restored to 2.40, students must meet with the departmental advisor to redeclare into the program.
Program Requirements
Students complete a total of 18 units including all of
A practical overview of English grammar based on linguistic principles, for those desiring basic knowledge of language structure, grammatical categories and grammatical analysis. This course is particularly suited for students interested in the teaching of English as a second language.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Kyeongmin Kim |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Trude Heift |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduces the scientific study of speech, focusing on the mechanisms of speech production and perception, the ways in which speech is described and analyzed, the relationship between speech and technology, and the practical applications of phonetic science. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Murray Munro |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 3:30–4:50 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A survey of methods of speech sound description and transcription. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Yue Wang |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and two of
An overview of theoretical principles in phonology. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Ashley Farris-Trimble |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduces theories of sentence structure. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 222 and any lower division W course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Kyeongmin Kim |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Advanced training in speech sound description and analysis in the impressionistic and instrumental modes. Prerequisite: LING 330.
Application of principles from phonetics to a number of practical problems in such areas as second language learning and teaching, forensics, communications, commerce and the arts. Prerequisite: LING 321 or 330, and 9 additional units of upper division Linguistics.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Murray Munro |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Explores language as a system of the human brain, including specific topics such as the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of language; language production, perception and processing; bilingualism, language learning and brain plasticity; and aphasia, dyslexia, deafness and sign languages. Prerequisite: 12 units of upper division linguistic courses.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of six units may be transferred from outside of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV toward this certificate.