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Integrated Voice in more detail...
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Module One - Unit 3
Practical Phonetics
with Heather Keens
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Overview
A one-day course that will give you a working knowledge of
phonetics and their importance in singing and speech training.
Topics covered will include: an introduction to the sounds of
Standard English; practise on using phonetics to accurately
transcribe what you hear using the International Phonetic
Alphabet; and practical example on how to apply this work in
the singing or voice studio.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit you will have acquired
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An
understanding of basic phonetic theory. |
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Tools to
develop clear vowels and precise articulation of consonants. |
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Background
knowledge to support your work on computer voice prints. |
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Methods to
apply phonetics in work environments. |
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Tools for
further study and research. |
Unit Assignments
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Phonemic
transcription of a short piece of text chosen by the course
tutor. |
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Identify the
phonetic characteristics of an accent (own choice). |
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Complete a
short test on articulatory anatomy and physiology. |
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Attendance at
two follow-up sessions with the course tutor for those wishing
to be certificated at the end of the programme. |
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Devise a short
project demonstrating application of the work learned in a
performance or teaching situation. The project may include
recorded material (such as of a performance of a song or
poem), a phonemic transcription, notes on lesson or rehearsal
preparation, notes on performance decisions. |
Unit Assessment
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You will be
assessed on your understanding of basic phonemes via the
transcription and accuracy of the accent analysis. |
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You will be
assessed on your ability to reflect on your own understanding
of phonetics and their relevance to teaching and performance
practice in your work environment. |
Other Information
Practical Phonetics is open to the public; follow
up sessions with the course tutor are available to Integrated
Voice participants only.
Graduates of
training programmes that included work on phonetics (for
example, Degree in Speech Science, Speech and Language Therapy
training, MA Voice Studies CSSD) may be able to receive a
credit for this course unit but will still have to complete
the assignments.
Duration
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Fees
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Dates, availability and booking...
Please see
Forthcoming Courses
Recommended Reading
The following
books are available to purchase in the
Products section of the
web site.
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Accents of
English:
Volume 1: An Introduction
John C. Wells
ISBN: 0521297192 |
Buy from Amazon |
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English
Accents and Dialects:
An Introduction to Social and Regional Varieties of English
Arthur Hughes and Peter Trudgill
ISBN: 0340614455 |
Buy from Amazon |
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Gimson's
Pronunciation of English
Alan Cruttenden (Editor)
ISBN: 0340759720 |
Buy from Amazon |
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Handbook of
the International Phonetic Association
International Phonetic Association
ISBN: 0521637511 |
Buy from Amazon |
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Longman
Pronunciation Dictionary
John C. Wells
ISBN: 0582364671 |
Buy from Amazon |
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The Master Handbook of Acoustics
F Alton Everest
ISBN 0071360972 (4th edition) |
Buy from Amazon |
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Phonetics:
The Science of Speech
Martin Ball and Joan Rahilly
ISBN: 0340700106 |
Buy from Amazon |
Web Resources
(links open in a new window)
International Dialects of English
Archive. IDEA
http://www.ukans.edu/~/index2.html
International Phonetic Association
http://www2.arts.gla.ac.uk/IPA/ipa.html
Integrated Voice prospectus
Part 1
About you
About us
The
faculty
What
you will gain from the programme
Part 2
Overview of programme
Timescale
Fees
Entry to the programme
Part 3
Module One: Fundamentals of Vocal Integration
Module Two: Advanced Vocal Practice
Module Three: Specialisation
Programme completion and Accreditation
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