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Linguistics of Speech Science

Certificate

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

LING 190 - The Science of Speech (3)

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. Open to all students. Students with credit for LING 290 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sylvia Cho
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LING 200 - Foundations of English Grammar (3)

Provides a practical overview of English grammar based on linguistic principles. Explores fundamentals of English sentence structure, grammatical categories and grammatical analysis through lectures and hands-on work in the classroom. Develops skills that are applicable in language analysis, writing and communication. Open to all students.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ivelina Koleva Tchizmarova
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
LING 330 - Phonetics (3)

A survey of methods of speech sound description and transcription. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.

LING 350 - First Language Acquisition (3)

Introduction to the study of language acquisition from the point of view of linguistic structure. Prerequisite: LING 282W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Henny Yeung
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
B101 TBD

and two of

LING 315 - Psychology of Language (3)

Explores how language works in human cognition. Investigates how people produce and understand language (whether written, spoken or signed). Uses evidence from the production and comprehension of speech sounds, words, and sentences to introduce psychological and cognitive systems for human language. Prerequisite: LING 220.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Margaret Grant
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
LING 321 - Phonology (3)

An overview of theoretical principles in phonology. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 221 and any lower division W course.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ashley Farris-Trimble
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
B101 TBD
LING 322 - Syntax (3)

Introduces theories of sentence structure. Prerequisite: LING 282W; or LING 222 and any lower division W course.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Chung-hye Han
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
B101 TBD
LING 401 - Topics in Phonetics (3)

Advanced training in speech sound description and analysis in the impressionistic and instrumental modes. Prerequisite: LING 330.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Fenqi Wang
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LING 411 - Topics in Applied Phonetics (3)

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.

LING 415 - Neurolinguistics (3)

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.