Experimental Phonetics I

Students conduct a number of basic experimental phonetic investigations, with a focus on evaluating their observations and presenting the results in a sensible and clear manner.

After the course the participants:
- are familiar with elementary methods for analysing and manipulating speech signals
- are able to perform more advanced experimental-phonetic investigations
- are familiar with the relevant phonetic literature
- are able to use relevant software for data processing under supervision
- are able to present phonetic research questions and convey the results of phonetic investigations

Lectures, group instructions and laboratory exercises with supervision. The course may be taught in English or Norwegian, depending on who is teaching it.
Form of assessment: Portfolio (2 written reports) and oral exam.
More on assessment: Mandatory exercises must be approved before the final grade is given. The two written reports in the portfolio are based on the mandatory exercises. Each assignment is assessed individually, but the final grade is based on an overall assessment. In the final grade, the portfolio counts 50% and the oral test 50%. Both the oral test and the portfolio must be passed in order to pass the course. If the course is not passed, the student must retake the part(s) which he/she failed.