GERM 344
Introduction to German Linguistics and Phonetics
German and Russian
College of Humanities
Course Description
This course serves as an introduction to German linguistics classes by examining German phonetics and pronunciation. Perfecting listening and speaking skills through applying phonetics and acoustic analysis; practicing speaking and listening.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Germ 330
Title
Principles of Phonetics
Learning Outcome
Understand and be able to describe the general principles of phonetics, e.g., what the difference is between stops, fricatives, nasals, how voicing is produced, the parts of the articulatory tract, etc.;
Title
German Phonetic and Phonemic Systems
Learning Outcome
be able to describe the German phonetic and phonemic system and how it differs from the native language (i.e., English) and be able to provide the names of each of the sounds in both English and German;
Title
Pronunciation Refinement
Learning Outcome
have eliminated phonemic errors (wrong sounds) and further refined their own pronunciation (reducing or eliminating foreign accent);
Title
International Phonetic Alphabet
Learning Outcome
be able to use IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to transcribe the German language;
Title
Articulation of German Phonemes and Allophones
Learning Outcome
be able to describe the articulation of the German phonemes and allophones;
Title
Evaluating and Improving Pronunciation
Learning Outcome
be able to employ the tools learned in class to both evaluate and improve their own pronunciation of German as well as the pronunciation of others (including but not limited to articulatory explanations, rudimentary acoustic analysis, etc.);
Title
Improving General Proficiency
Learning Outcome
have taken the opportunity to improve their general proficiency, including grammar, vocabulary, cultural knowledge and functional ability;
Title
Describing and Evaluating Variation in Spoken German
Learning Outcome
be able to describe and evaluate variation in spoken German by both native and non-native speakers.
