Undergraduates
I teach Introduction to Linguistics (201),
Phonology (315), and
Phonetics (451).
I usually teach 201 once a year. 201 is a gateway
course: it's a prerequisite for more advanced courses. If
you're interested in finding out more, click here.
Phonology (315) is an advanced undergraduate course that
focuses on a current phonological theory -- Optimality Theory.
Find out more here.
Phonetics (415) is an advanced undergraduate course that
focuses on how phonological symbols are implemented
as speech sound. The course emphasizes
practical work; you are required to use laboratory equipment.
Many people who are interested in speech pathology take this
course. Find out more here.
From time to time I supervise undergraduate students for
Independent Study. Past students have worked on
neutralization in German and the intonation of Riyadh Saudi
Arabic. Contact me
if you have a proposal.
Students often wonder how difficult courses are and what the
professor is like. My teaching style involves a lot of class
participation and small group work. I expect a lot from my
students in the advanced courses -- the workload can be heavy.
The best way to find out more is to ask people who have taken my
courses - you can find them at the
Undergraduate Linguistics Club. You can also check out
ratemyprofessor.com, though the trustworthiness of this site
is often questioned! |