Course syllabus for

Transcription of Speech, 3 credits

Taltranskription, 3 hp
This course has been cancelled, for further information see Transitional provisions in the last version of the syllabus.
Please note that the course syllabus is available in the following versions:
Spring2014 , Spring2015 , Spring2016
Course code
2LG062
Course name
Transcription of Speech
Credits
3 credits
Form of Education
Higher Education, study regulation 2007
Main field of study 
Not applicable 
Level 
GX - First cycle 
Grading scale
Pass, Fail
Department
Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
Decided by
Programme Committee 4
Decision date
2013-11-15
Course syllabus valid from
Spring 2014

Specific entry requirements

For admission to semester 2, the student may remain a maximum of 15 credits from semester 1.

Objectives

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • account for and use relevant terminology, relevant tools and aids within the area
  • transcribe vowels, consonants and certain prosodic phenomena
  • consistent transcribe conversational interaction according to prevalent orthographic models

Content

The course gives a practical orientation where the student practices his/her ability to handle relevant tools for transcription of verbal communication from authentic recordings. The course focuses on phonetic and phonemic transcription according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Prosodic transcription and orthographic transcription of conversational interactions are also included.

The course may be given in English.

Teaching methods

The teaching is given in the form of lectures and group exercises.

Examination

The examination consists of individually written assignments.

For students who have not passed the regular examination, possibility for re-examination is offered at a total of six examinations. As examination sessions, the times that the student participated in the same test are counted. Supplementary qualification of a written assignment is counted as an examination.

Transitional provisions

Examination can be given according to an earlier literature list during a time of one year after the date when a renewal of the literature list has been made. Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible termination of the course.

Other directives

The course, as a whole, is given at the Department of Linguistics, Stockholm University.
The course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines that are established by the Board of education.

Literature and other teaching aids

Handbook of the International Phonetic Association : a guide to the use of the international phonetic alphabet
Additional literature, of not more than 150 pages, may be added according to the teacher's instructions.