Multi-Layered Transcription

This resource provides a detailed approach to phonetic transcription, emphasizing multi-layered techniques for capturing speech behaviors. Multi-Layered Transcription is essential for clinicians and researchers.

This book serves as a comprehensive course in the phonetic transcription of both normal and disordered speech. What sets Multi-Layered Transcription apart from existing methodologies is its emphasis on connecting various layers of detail to create a complete representation of all transcribable behaviors. It is meticulously designed for undergraduate and graduate students studying speech-language pathology and linguistics, featuring worked examples in each chapter to enhance understanding. Additionally, the appendices provide a thorough overview of the symbols and transcription conventions used throughout the text.

Multi-Layered Transcription represents a pioneering effort to unify different transcription methods, offering phoneticians and clinicians a robust transcriptional toolkit. This allows users to generate rich descriptions of their data, using a variety of transcription layers. These layers include a base orthographic layer, segmental and suprasegmental phonetic layers, a gaze and gesture layer, and a discourse marking layer. The final layer focuses on behaviors of specific clinical interest, such as stuttering, making this resource invaluable for practitioners.

Each chapter of the book delves into a distinct layer of transcription, culminating in a final chapter that illustrates how to integrate these layers effectively. The inclusion of normal and clinical data alongside exercises enables readers to apply their knowledge practically. For clinicians tasked with transcribing speech samples for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, the advanced transcription techniques discussed in Multi-Layered Transcription offer a level of precision that can significantly enhance their practice.