Students learn the principles of speech sound production and the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet for phonetic transcription. Normal rule-based variations in sound production are discussed, specifically as related to different dialects and idiolects. Students also learn auditory discrimination of speech sound productions with reference to diagnosing and treating speech disorders. Restricted to foundation program students. Courses at the 500-level are prerequisites for postbaccalaureate students. Credits do not count toward the graduate degree.