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Certificate in Accents and Phonetics with Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Louisa Morgan

This course is best suited to voice coaches who are new to phonetics, dialects and accent work, and who are interested in introducing these aspects into their portfolio. The course will be split into two parts to allow for a comprehensive exploration of phonetics before moving on to accents.

Autumn Immersive

8 week course

Every Wednesday from 25th September - 20th November 2024

2 pm - 4 pm (London Time)

All sessions will be recorded for catch-up at a later if you cannot attend live.

  • Fully online
  • Live classes led by Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Louisa Morgan
  • Classes will be recorded and available to watch on catch-up
  • Accredited by The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning
  • Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official ITOL-accredited certificate, a badge for your website/social media and a profile on our student page

Overview

 

Welcome to Voice Study Centre’s Voice Professional Certificate programme. We offer a series of micro-credentials to develop learning, teaching and boost your CV. This is one of them!

 

Course Tutors: Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Louisa Morgan

 

 

This course is fully accredited by The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL).

Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official ITOL-accredited certificate, a badge for your website/social media and a profile on our student page.

 

Wednesdays from 25th September - 20th November 2024 (see full schedule below)

Class Times: 2 pm - 4 pm (London Time)

All sessions are recorded for catch-up at a later date.

 

Course outline:

 

This course is best suited to voice coaches who are new to phonetics, dialects and accent work, and who are interested in introducing it into their portfolio. The course will be split into two parts to allow for a comprehensive exploration of phonetics before moving on to accents. Part one will cover the basics of articulatory, acoustic, auditory, and linguistic phonetics and part two will introduce an overview of some of the methods of teaching accents and dialects, as well as some key areas to consider such as decolonised listening, working with accent stereotypes and listener perception. 

Syllabus

Date Session Content

25/09/24

Articulatory Phonetics
  • Introduction to the course
  • Develop knowledge of the anatomy of the vocal tract and how it functions in articulatory production.
  • Learn how to label the articulatory sounds.

02/10/24

Acoustic Phonetics

  • Understand how sound travels and how resonance is produced within the body.
  • Learn How the vocal tract adjusts to produce tonal sounds and pitch.

09/10/24

Auditory Phonetics
  • Understand how the ear receives sound.
  • Understand how the brain interprets sound.

16/10/24

Linguistics & Phonology

  • Understand descriptions and categorisation of sounds.
  • Understand how we use prosody to communicate.
  • Understand the International Phonetic Alphabet and how to use it.

Week off

30/10/24

Approaches to Teaching Accent & dialects I

  • Understand how to adapt IPA to various ages and needs.
  • How to interpret and transcribe using IPA.

06/11/24

Approaches to Teaching Accent & dialects II

  • Understand alternative methods of accent teaching without IPA, including use of hooks and zoning.
  • Gain a basic grasp of the motor-learning ideas surrounding this type of method.

13/11/24

Decolonised Listening & Intelligibility

  • Gain a basic understanding of the ethical and practical challenges surrounding accent training.
  • Understand stereotyping as a tool and where the boundaries lie.

20/11/24

Accent/dialects & Audience

  • Understand how to navigate the balance between authenticity and audience perception.
  • Consider how to work with directors and their perception of accent.

Assessment

The course will culminate in an accent assessment that must be completed to receive the ITOL Certification.

Assessment will include a multiple-choice quiz on phonetics, a transcription exercise using IPA, and a short practical assessment on accent work.

Course Details

Where will the course take place?

Online

Course duration:

This 16 hour course will run over eight dates, and you can attend it in real time or watch it on catch-up.

Course Dates

Wednesday's: 25th September, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th October, 6th, 13th & 20th November 2024

Class Times: 2 pm - 4 pm (London Time)

Cost: £195

Course Tutors: Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Louisa Morgan

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