Phonetics & Phonology: Introduction to Sound Systems
MET LX 501
Prereq: (METLX250) or consent of instructor. Introduction to the nature and patterning of sounds in human language. Presents articulatory and acoustic phonetics, and basic phonological analysis, focusing on cross-language typology and comparison. Hands-on development of practical skills, including IPA transcription, field techniques, and digital speech analysis. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2025 Schedule
Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
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A1 | Barnes | CAS 213 | TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
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