SLST S600: Experimental Methods in L2 Laboratory Phonology
Thursdays: 4 – 6.30 pm

This course will familiarize students with different methods and
computing skills used in Laboratory Phonology Research and
specifically in L2 Phonology Research.
Objectives
·       To become familiar with many common techniques used in (L2)
speech research
·       To understand the relationship between methods and research
questions
·       To learn to use some important tools for doing phonetics and
phonology
·       To learn how to program a simple perception experiment
·       To learn how to analyze it in simple ways (basic statistics)

Requirements
·       Students need at a minimum to be familiar with phonetics.
Recommended background: L541 Introduction to phonetics.
·       Laptop computer would be an advantage to work during the
class. If not available, please contact Instructor as soon as
possible to make arrangements (Lab Class or the like)