Portuguese Phonetics/Phonology

Prerequisite: LAPO 152 or consent of instructor This course covers how Portuguese sounds are produced, how they fall into patterns, and how they
change in different phonological environments. The course offers an introductory training in phonetic transcription and describes the typical pronunciation of non-native speakers. Students will be able to not only improve their Portuguese pronunciation but also recognize the most salient dialectal differences in pronunciation from the Portuguese-speaking world. Offered fall semester.