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5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Language
French
Main themes
This course provides training in the analysis of the spoken voice and the functions it performs in communication: identification (accents, professional styles), emphasis (insistence accents), segmentation of speech flow, artistic effects, etc. The themes covered are
- perceptual and instrumental (automatic) annotation of prosody in French;
- the forms and functions of prosody (accentuation, intonation, rhythm);
- analysis of the meanings produced by prosody in different types of production (slam, theatre, radio productions, etc.).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | Carry out prosodic transcription (aural and automatic) and analysis, with a good knowledge of the main theories in the field; |
| 2 | Read critically the scientific literature in the field; |
| 3 | Apply the methods in the context of an original research project. |
| This teaching unit contributes to the development and mastery of the following skills and knowledge from the School of Languages and Arts syllabus (see ELAL AA table): https://uclouvain.be/prog-2024-rom2m-competences_et_acquis 5.1; 6.1; 7.1; 7.3; 8.1 |
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Content
The following topics are covered:
- Acoustic and perceptual prosodic parameters; domains and functions of prosody;
- Accentuation, intonation, rhythm;
- Temporal variables (including disfluencies);
- Prosody, iconicity and phonostylistics.
Teaching methods
The course is given in flipped classroom.
- at home: reading the chapters of the syllabus; weekly homework; preparation of personal presentation
- in class: discussions, practical exercises and tutoring on analysis software (Praat)
Evaluation methods
In the June session, the final grade is based on continuous assessment (20%) and the presentation of a personal work (80%). In the September session, the final grade is based solely on the presentation of a personal work.
Other information
Musical practice is an asset for this course.
Online resources
Moodle: https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=2071
Website (sound examples analyzed during the course): https://sites.uclouvain.be/paroleetlangue/web/ (go to the EXEMPLES section)
Website (sound examples analyzed during the course): https://sites.uclouvain.be/paroleetlangue/web/ (go to the EXEMPLES section)
Teaching materials
- Simon, A.C. (2024). Prosodie de la voix parlée. Louvain-la-Neuve: DUC.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : French as a Foreign Language
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Master [120] in Linguistics
Master [60] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General