Since this is the first module, here’s a reminder that the readings in each module are categorised as
- Essential (read all of these now, and complete them before attempting any exercises or attending the tutorial)
- Recommended (read as many as possible now, but you can catch up on the remainder when you have spare time)
- Extra (only read if you’re interested; some readings may be challenging; most are beyond the scope of the course)
Reading
Ladefoged (Elements) – Chapter 1 – Sound waves
Very brief, but a reasonable place to start if you have no idea what sound is.
Ladefoged (Elements) – Chapter 2 – Loudness and pitch
These are perceptual phenomena that relate to physical properties of sound.
Introduction to the IPA from the Handbook of the International Phonetic Association
Describes the aims of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its various uses.
Ladefoged (Elements) – Chapter 3 – Quality
A general term for aspects of sound other than loudness and pitch. Different vowels, for example, have a different quality of sound.
Seeing Speech
Interactive IPA chart
Normal Speech Articulation
X-ray movies of speech
Practical Phonetics
Videos for the course Practical Phonetics