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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT104

ACOUSTICS AND PHONETICS

Course Code
DKT104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the physical properties of sound item by item.
  2. Explains the acoustic properties of sound by drawing a model.
  3. Conducts demonstration experiments related to acoustic principles.
  4. Compare the differences and similarities of phonetics and phonology.
  5. Explains the sub-branches of phonetics by comparing them.
  6. Explains the properties of speech sounds in writing.
  7. Transfers basic knowledge about the software and programmes used in sound and speech evaluations in writing.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo inform students about the principles of sound physics, acoustic structure and the principles of measurements between the human ear and acoustic equipment and phonetic structure.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Physical properties of sound
2nd Week Acoustic properties of sound
3rd Week Measurable properties of sound
4th Week Acoustics and principles
5th Week Objective evaluation of sound
6th Week Phonetic science
7th Week Phonology
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Production of speech sounds (Vowels)
10th Week Production of speech sounds (Consonants)
11th Week Phonetics and its sub-branches
12th Week Programmes and software
13th Week Phonetic alphabet
14th Week Phonetic alphabet - practice
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingPulkki, V., & Karjalainen, M. (2015). Communication acoustics: An introduction tor speech, audio and psychoacoustics. John Wiley &Sons
Ergenç, İ. (2002) Konuşma dili ve türkçenin söyleyiş sözlüğü.İstanbul: Multilingual Yabancı Dil Yayınları
Fromkin, V.& Romdam,R. (1988), An ıntroduction to language , Reinhart and Winston Inc.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 5
Presentation of Case Study 1 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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