Course content

This course presents theories and empirical results of speech perception research. Students will read both literature and conduct shorter listening tests to examine hypotheses pertaining to various aspects of speech perception. The results are presented in short reports that will form the basis for the take-home exam.

Learning outcome

After the course the participants:
- are familiar with speech perception theories and empirical evidence for these
- have acquired knowledge of relevant phonetic literature
- are able to present phonetic research questions and convey the results of advanced phonetic investigations on speech perception

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group instructions and laboratory exercises with supervision. The course may be taught in English or Norwegian, depending on who is teaching it.
More on assessment: Mandatory laboratory exercises must be approved before the student may sit the take-home exam and the oral exam. The size of the take-home exam depends partly on the subject, but is usually between 10-20 typed A4 pages (line spacing 1.5). The two parts of the exam are weighted 50-50 in the final grade. If the course is not passed, the student must retake the part(s) which he/she failed.

Compulsory assignments

• 3-6 laboratory exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor in Phonetics or equivalent background.

Course materials

Will be announced at the beginning of term.

Credit reductions