LING 100Sounds of the World's Languages: Phonetics I
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the sounds of human language. Involves a detailed examination of the human vocal tract, the mechanics of phonetic transcription within the system of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and the essentials of phonology, particularly how to do phonemic analysis of any language. (Formerly Phonetics I.)
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Porter Acad 148 | R. T. Bennett | Open 0/60 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Soc Sci 1 110 | G. L. McGuire | Open 35/79 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Soc Sci 1 110 | I. C. Carpick | Closed 51/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Soc Sci 1 110 | J. Padgett | Closed 57/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bennett | 4.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 92% | 12 |
| Grant McGuire | 4.2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 22 |
| Jaye Padgett | 4.7 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 90% | 42 |
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