LING 208 - The Human Voice

This human voice conveys important information about the speaker such as age, gender, emotional state, sobriety, truthfulness, illness, etc. In this course, we will examine a variety of issues surrounding the complexity of the human voice, such as the role voice plays in gender identity, sexual orientation, and in determining emotions and physical appearance. We will also discuss acting and singing voices, and voice disorders. Grading will be based on lab projects and readings. Prerequisite(s): LING 100 or LING 104 or LING 200 or LING 205. Alternate spring semesters. (4 Credits)