LING 80HThe Human Voice
Comprehensive overview of the human voice, concentrating on its paralinguistic and sociolinguistic functions. Topics include: laryngeal anatomy, voice acoustics, emotional expression, singing, and vocal pathologies. A major theme is the interaction of race, ethnicity, and gender in vocal expression, racial and ethnic profiling of voices, and how all of this relates to current issues in human-computer interaction and social media.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Soc Sci 2 075 | G. L. McGuire | Open 0/75 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | G. L. McGuire | Closed 73/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McGuire | 4.2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 22 |
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