LINGUIST List 5.285

Thu 10 Mar 1994

FYI: extIPA Symbols Chart, Discussion List for Logic Teachers

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1. , extIPA Symbols Chart, VoQS Symbols Chart
2. , Internet Discussion List for Logic Teachers

Two one A4 page Charts are now available giving the latest (1994)
versions of the extIPA symbols ("Extensions to the IPA for the
transcription of atypical speech"), and the VoQS symbols ("Voice Quality
Symbols"). These are supported by the International Clinical Phonetics
and Linguistics Association, and are invaluable for all working with
speech disorders and normal and disordered voice.
Copies can be obtained free of charge by sending an addressed (but not
stamped) envelope (large A4 size, American Quarto will not be big enough)
to the address below. Please note that requests via e-mail cannot be
dealt with, and only snail mail requests with return envelope can be
dealt with, and only snail mail requests with return envelope can be
answered.
Contact: Dr Martin J. Ball, Department of Communication, University of
Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT37 0QB. Northern
Ireland - U.K.

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great one." Jonathan Lear, _Aristotle and Logical Theory_
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