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The Phonetics: Definition and its Branches course provides learners with a concise introduction to the scientific study of speech sounds. The course explains the fundamental concepts of phonetics and introduces its main branches, including articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics.
Students will explore how speech sounds are produced by the human vocal apparatus, how they are transmitted as sound waves, and how they are perceived by the human ear. This course serves as a foundational resource for learners in linguistics, speech sciences, communication studies, and related disciplines.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of basic English and its pronunciations
This course is for undergraduate English/linguistics and speech and language pathology students, teacher trainees, and learners who want a clear introduction to phonetics and its branches.
Phonetics Basics & Branches
The Vowel Chart (Video)
Approximately 15 Minutes
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only
