MUS 125: English Diction and Dialects

Course Description

English Diction and Dialects introduces students to the variety of sounds of spoken English throughout the world. Coursework will include study of recorded resources, IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, and performance of monologues, scenes, and musical numbers in a variety of dialects. Transcription will consist of both written IPA and imitative listening and speaking. Coursework will consist of in-class presentations, quizzes, transcriptions, and assessments of video and audio resources. Prerequisite: Restricted to students majoring in Music, or by consent of instructor.