Topics in Prosody

In this course, we will discuss main topics of prosody across languages. We will work on identifying and analyzing prosodic patterns and their functions in interaction with syntax, discourse, emotions, and attitudes using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods and taking account of different theoretical approaches to the subject.

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Analyze prosodic (typological) description of a language
• Conduct an acoustic analysis of prosodic phenomena and solve tasks related to actual issues on prosodic phonology
• Read experimental articles related to prosody and be able to analyze them

The course on prosodic analysis (S2) is a prerequisite to this course