Speech and Language Science (SLS-701): Course Content

Course Content:

LINGUISTICS

 Introduction to Linguistics

 Definition, Nature, and Scope of linguistics

 Major Linguistic concepts

 Phonology

 Morphology

 Semantics

 Syntax

 Pragmatics

 Grammar

 Linguistics and Related fields

PHONETICS:

 Process of speech production

 Process of articulation

 Phonological processes

 Introduction to phonetics

 Articulatory phonetics

 Auditory phonetics

 Acoustic phonetics

LANGUAGE:

 Introduction to Language

 Components of language

 Language Development

 Brown's Stages of Language Development

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the semester students will be able to

 Understand the sound systems of languages.

 Analyze the patterns of sounds in different languages.

 Recognize and describe phonological rules and processes.

 Understand the physiological mechanisms involved in producing speech sounds.

 Comprehend the articulatory processes of speech sound production.

 Identify and describe different places and manners of articulation.

 Understand the modifications that occur in the production of speech sounds.

 Differentiate between phonetics and phonology.

 Identify and classify speech sounds based on their articulatory properties.