Phonetics: Level 3 - B. A. Course

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<p>Did previous basic courses in phonetics trigger your curiosity to learn how speech works in detail? In that case, this course is for you, where the focus is on more advanced issues on how we produce and perceive speech, the sound aspect of language.</p>This course provides in-depth knowledge of phonetics - the study of speech sounds. You’ll learn how speech is produced and perceived, and how to investigate this scientifically. The focus is on both theory and method, giving you a solid foundation to conduct your own research in the field.<br/>You’ll work with questions such as:<br/>• How are sounds formed in the vocal tract?<br/>• How do we perceive speech?<br/>• How can we measure and analyse speech scientifically?<br/>The course concludes with an independent thesis project where you delve into a topic of your choice - contributing new knowledge in phonetics.

Entry requirements

General eligibility and knowledge corresponding to LINA15 Linguistics: Level 1, 30 ECTS, and LINA24 Linguistics: Level 2, 30 ECTS.

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.

• Phonetics: Level 3 - B. A. Course

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %