SPN+346+Syllabus+Summer+2012

** Summer 2012, MTWTF 1:00 – 2:30, PAR 301 ** ** Practical Phonetics **
 * Spanish 346 (90284) **


 * Instructor**: Orlando R. Kelm
 * Office**: Mezes 4.146
 * Telephone:** 512 232-4534
 * Office Hours**: TBA
 * E-mail**: orkelm@austin.utexas.edu
 * Internet**: []

The object of this course is to introduce the study of Spanish phonetics by analyzing the speech patterns of four Spanish dialects: Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and Caribbean. Students learn to use the symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet, as applied to the sounds of Spanish. Unit topics include: IPA symbols, phonation, language vs. dialects, syllable division, vowels and diphthongs, phonemes vs. allophones, as well as specific units on the variation of four Spanish dialects. There are 5 unit quizzes and 2 transcription exercises, as well as group class note exercises.
 * Description: **


 * A. Course Materials **

Kelm, Orlando R. Course Wiki: http://practicalphonetics.wikispaces.com

Recommended Books (We won’t use them as part of the course, but they serve for those who want more background information on the subject of Spanish phonetics):

Guitart, Jorge M. 2004. //Sonido y sentido: Teoría y práctica de la pronunciación del español con audio CD//. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press.

Morgan, Terrell A. 2010//. Sonidos en contexto//. New Haven: Yale University Press.

Schwegler, Armin, Juergen Kempff and Ana Ameal-Guerra. 2010. //Fonética y fonología españolas//. 4th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Video Conference from San Juan, Puerto Rico Course Introduction & Design: Wiki, Class Notes, Quizzes, Transcriptions
 * B. Course Schedule **
 * July**
 * Week 1**
 * Monday, 09**

No class, travel date Mini Lecture: IPA Symbols for Spanish Mini Lecture: IPA Symbols for English
 * Tuesday, 10**
 * Wednesday, 11**

Mini Lecture: Phonation Course Wiki: About Spanish Dialects
 * Thursday, 12**


 * Friday, 13**
 * Quiz 1 (IPA symbols & phonation)**

Mini Lecture: Major Characteristics of Mexican Spanish Course Wiki: El español de México TV, Saladitas Gamesa TV, Tecate Light SPE, Irma Cantu, Los 3 cochinitos Música, Maná
 * Week 2**
 * Monday, 16**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of /p t k/ URL Link: Univ. of Iowa, Phonetics: []
 * Tuesday, 17**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of /b d g/ URL Link: Dialectoteca de español: []
 * Wednesday, 18**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of nasal sounds
 * Thursday, 19**
 * Transcription Assignment 1**


 * Friday, 20**
 * Quiz 2 (México, /p t k/, /b d g/, nasal sounds)**

Mini Lecture: Major Characteristics of Argentine Spanish Course Wiki: El español de Argentina TV, Coca Cola, Para todos TV, Telecom, La llama que llama TV, Pepsi, Un baile SPE, Emilia Arce, Los 3 chanchitos Música, Mercedes Sosa
 * Week 3**
 * Monday, 23**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of words with “y” and “ll”
 * Tuesday, 24**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of vowels and semivowels
 * Wednesday 25**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of /s/
 * Thursday, 26**


 * Friday, 27**
 * Quiz 3 (El español de Argentina, “y” & “ll”, vowels and semivowels, /s/)**

Mini Lecture: Syllables and Syllable Division
 * Week 4**
 * Monday, 30**
 * Transcription Assignment 2**

Mini Lecture: Lenguas x Dialectos
 * Tuesday, 31**

Mini Lecture: Major Characteristics of Spanish from Spain Course Wiki: El español de España TV, Coca Cola, Para ser feliz SPE, Juan Carlos de la Osa, Litigious Nature Música: Alejandro Sanz
 * August**
 * Wednesday, 01**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of words with “ce, ci, z” URL Link: UCLA Phonetics Lab: []
 * Thursday, 02**


 * Friday, 03**
 * Quiz 4 (España, syllable division, lenguas X dialectos, “ce, ci, z” syllables)**

Mini Lecture: Major Characteristics of Caribbean Spanish Course Wiki: El español del Caribe TV,Burger King SPE, Antonio E. Fernández, Geography of your country Música, Varios Otros Ejemplos, HBO, el habla
 * Week 5**
 * Monday, 06**

Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of /r/ and /l/ Mini Lecture: Pronunciation and Transcription of obstruent clusters
 * Tuesday, 07**

Mini Lecture: Phonemes and Allophones
 * Wednesday, 08**

No class, travel date
 * Thursday, 09**


 * Friday, 10**
 * Quiz 5 (Caribe, /r/ & /l/, obstruent clusters, phonemes and allophones)**

There will be 5 content quizzes. They will be taken in class, and are generally short essay questions that focus on the characteristics of the various dialects, as well as the content from the mini lectures. Check the course wiki for samples of previous quizzes. Each quiz is worth 100 points.
 * C. Content Quizzes **

There will be two phonetic transcription exercises. Students will be given a speech sample that they will be required to transcribe (both orthographically and phonetically). The phonetic transcriptions should include appropriate symbols, diacritic marks, syllable division, and stressed syllables. Each assignment is worth 50 points.
 * D. Transcription Assignments **

Every day in class a student is selected to take the class notes and then submit them to the course wiki. Each student will post notes one time during the semester. The notes are worth 50 points.
 * E. Class Notes **

Students begin the semester with 50 points for attendance and lose 5 points for each day missed. Students who miss class for official university activities need to show evidence prior to the event.
 * F. Attendance **

The final grade is based on the percentage of total points earned (A = 94+, A- = 90+, B+ = 87+, B = 84+, B- = 80+, C+ = 77+, C = 74+, C- = 70+, D+ = 67+, D = 64+, D- = 60+). Scores are not rounded. No make up work is allowed. Assignments turned in late receive a maximum grade of C. Points are distributed on the following basis:
 * G. Grading **

500 pts Quizzes (5 x 100 pts) 100 pts Transcriptions (2 x 50 pts) 50 pts Class Notes (1 x 50 pts) 50 pts Attendance (50 – 5 per day)
 * 700 pts TOTAL**

Upon request, the University of Texas at Austin provides appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is housed in the Office of the Dean of Students, located on the fourth floor of the [|Student Services Building]. [|Information on how to register], [|downloadable forms] , including [|guidelines for documentation] , accommodation request letters, and releases of information are available online at http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd/index.php. Please do not hesitate to contact SSD at (512) 471-6259, VP: (512) 232-2937 or via e-mail if you have any questions. Academic dishonesty damages the reputation of the school and demeans the honest efforts of the majority of students. The minimum penalty for an act of academic dishonesty will be a zero for that assignment or exam. If the application of the Honor System to this class and its assignments is unclear in any way, it is your responsibility to ask for clarification. The highest professional standards are expected of all members of the class. Faculty are expected to be professional and prepared to deliver value for each and every class session. Students are expected to be professional in all respects. The classroom experience is enhanced when:
 * Students with Disabilities**
 * Academic Dishonesty**
 * Classroom Professionalism Policy**
 * **Students arrive on time.** On time arrival ensures that classes are able to start and finish at the scheduled time. On time arrival shows respect for both fellow students and faculty and it enhances learning by reducing avoidable distractions. Be aware staying out late or drinking alcohol are not valid reasons for not being able to arrive on time and participate in class.
 * **Students minimize unscheduled personal breaks.** The learning environment improves when disruptions are limited.
 * **Students are fully prepared for each class.** Much of the learning takes place during classroom discussions. When students are not prepared they cannot contribute to the overall learning process. This affects not only the individual, but their peers who count on them, as well.
 * **Students respect the views and opinions of their colleagues.** The expression and defense of opinions are encouraged and part of the academic environment. Intolerance for the views of others is unacceptable.
 * **Laptops and wireless devices are only used for course activities.** In this class we use the Internet for the delivery of almost all of our course content. You a welcome and encouraged to bring your laptop or mobile devices to class. However, when students are surfing the web, responding to e-mails, instant messaging each other, etc. they are doing a disservice to their peers and potentially causing a distraction. Restrict use to items related to the course.