Phonetics: A Contemporary Approach

by Thorum, Arden R.

• ISBN13: 9781449678890
• ISBN10: 1449678890
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-14
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Introduction to Phonetics: A Contemporary Approach introduces students to linguistic phonetics and teaches the skills necessary for clinical application. Centered on a strong foundation of hands-on experience, this dynamic text is designed to help instructors provide their students with the most current topics and theories related to phonetics and phonetic transcription. Students will utilize theories and principles by creating their own Articulation Test, giving them an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned. With fun and engaging learning tools including challenging word puzzles, riddles, transcription exercises, fill-in-the-blank questions, and anagrams, Introduction to Phonetics: A Contemporary Approach provides students and instructors with a wealth of unique resources for learning and teaching.TOPICS International Phonetic Alphabet and its clinical applications Sound/symbol association used to describe each of the American English speech sounds and their characteristicsInformation regarding the English LanguageHistory of United States English spelling and pronunciationInformation and discussion of the speech and hearing mechanismsA comprehensive study of the American English vowels, dipthongs, and consonants, including extensive transcription drill exercisesA discussion of the clinical applications of the concepts of phonetic science. INSTRUCTOR RESOURCESInstructor’s ManualPowerPoint presentationsSTUDENT RESOURCESSound/Symbol Reference ChartWord PuzzlesFill-in-the-blank questionsTranscription ExercisesAnagrams

Table of Contents

Chapter1 What Is Phonetics?
Chapter2 Phonetics: Sound/Symbol Recognition
Chapter3 The English Language and United States English Dialects
Chapter4 United States English Spelling and Pronunciation Differences
Chapter5 The Three Ss: Sounds, Syllables, and Suprasegmentals
Chapter6 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Chapter7 Vowels and Diphthongs
Chapter8 Long Vowels and Diphthongs
Chapter9 Characteristics of the Short Vowels
Chapter10 Other Vowels and Diphthongs
Chapter11 The Three Rs: Two Vowels and a Consonant
Chapter12 United States English Consonants
Chapter13 Familiar Phonetic Symbols: Stop Consonants Analysis and Transcription
Chapter14 Familiar Phonetic Symbols: Fricative Consonants Analysis and Transcription
Chapter15 Unfamiliar Phonetic Symbols: Fricative Consonants Analysis and Transcription
Chapter16 Affricate Consonants: Two Sounds Combine to Make One
Chapter17 Nasal and Oral Resonant Consonants Analysis and Transcription
Chapter18 Clinical Application: Make Your Own Articulation Test