Linguistics: Speech Acoustics, Perception and Prosody

Education facts

Code: LINC11

<p>Do you want to understand how humans produce and perceive speech? Our course in phonetics provides insights into the acoustics of speech and its connection to speech production and perception.</p><p>In this course, we delve into the central aspects of phonetics. You will learn about the acoustics of speech and how it relates to how we produce and perceive speech. You will gain practical experience in creating and interpreting acoustic representations. You will also connect phonetic theory to the history of phonetics and compare different approaches using selected literature. Additionally, you will discuss and apply basic statistical methods. The course is relevant for you who want to understand both the segmental and prosodic features of spoken language.</p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and LINA14 Linguistics: Level 1, 30 credits, or LINB21, 15 credits, and LINB22, 15 credits, or 60 credits in a language subject including basic knowledge of phonetics in accordance with LINB22, or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Linguistics: Speech Acoustics, Perception and Prosody

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 22 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %