CSD 3250/5250 Science Spring 2014

Instructor: Bruce L. Plakke, Ph.D. Time/Place: T Th 8-9:15 TTh (section 01) CAC 108; 11-12:15 (section 02) KAB 111 Office: CAC 235 Ph. 273-3695 email: [email protected] Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 M- Th; anytime by appointment

Course Objectives

This course builds on information from previous courses in and physiology, phonetics and hearing science. Speech science knowledge has exploded in recent decades and this knowledge has permeated our courses as well as our clinics. Increasing we are required to make objective evaluations of human communications. These objective measures have been mandated by health care insurers and rehabilitation centers. This course gives you an introduction to objective measures of speech and the various instruments needed to make these measurements. You will also learn to appreciate the scientific method in speech and hearing research. Objective measures of and are not for researchers alone but for all practicing clinicians. You will also learn subjective means of assessing the human voice.

Over the course of the semester you will learn to understand the relationship between , speech production and . The specific objectives are as follows:

1. Students will review the basic acoustic properties of focusing on the acoustics of speech and the anatomical basis of , , and articulation. 2. Students will learn models of communication, including a speaker-listener model, an anatomical model, and an acoustical model. 3. Students will analyze and recognize the acoustic characteristics of vowels and consonants, as well as acoustic characteristics associated with Suprasegmental aspects of speech. 4. Students will learn approaches to the acoustic analysis of speech including digital signal analysis, displays, amplitude and fundamental measurement, spectrograms, and sound spectrums. 5. Students will learn the acoustic features associated with perception of consonants and vowels, as well as contemporary models of speech perception.

The University of Northern Iowa complies with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any student who may require an accommodation under such provisions should contact me as soon as possible and no later than the end of the first week of class or as soon as you become aware. No retroactive accommodations will be provided in this class.

This course contributes toward the following KASA standards: III-C Receptive and Expressive Language (Etiologies, Characteristics) III-C Cognitive Aspects of Communication (Etiologies, Characteristics

Text

Nixon, T.J.; Weisner, G; Hoit, J; Preclinical Speech Science Anatomy Physiology Acoustic Perception, Plural Publishing, 2008. ISBN: 987-1-59756-182-2

Additional Readings

You maybe be required to visit various websites or Black Board and submit short written comments regarding your thoughts on the contents of the site. Segments of other books or articles may be assigned for readings.

Course Grading

Tests 80 % Labs 20% (Tests will cover lab content) Grades will be assigned on the following basis:

100-92 A, 91-90 A-, 89-87 B+, 86-84 B, 83-80 B-, 79-77 C+, 76-74 C, 73-70 C-, 69-67 D+, 66-64 D, 63-60 D- Below 60 F

Course Schedule Readings

Week #1-2 Overview and and Ch 1, 2 (Skip anatomy sections) Speech Production

Week # 3 Laryngeal Function and Speech Production Ch 3

Week # 4 Velopharyngeal-Nasal Function and Ch 4 Speech Production Test 1 Week # 5 Pharyngeal-Oral Function and Ch 5 Speech Production Week # 6 Acoustics Ch 6 Week #7 Acoustic Theory of Vowel Perception Ch 7 Test 2 Week #8 Theory of Consonant Acoustics Ch 8 Week # 9 Speech Acoustic Analysis Ch 9 Spring Break Week # 10 Acoustic Phonetics Data Ch 10 Test 3 Week 11-12 Speech Perception Ch 11

Week # 13 Swallowing Ch 12

Week # 14 function Measures Readings Week 15-16 Models and Theories of Speech Readings Perception

Final Exam 8-9:50 Tuesday May 6th (Section 01) 10-11:50 Thursday May 8th (Section 02)

Laboratory Experience

In addition to the Tuesday and Thursday class meetings, each of you will participate in speech science labs. The lab times are between the two classes. The labs times will be assigned on the first day of classes and will be limited to a smaller group sizes. These small group sessions will enable us to provide opportunities for small group discussions and activities, demonstrations of equipment for speech analysis, and experience using the speech analysis equipment. Speech faculty will also demonstrate advanced diagnostic and research equipment. The laboratory experience will be evaluated through questions completed on the tests and completion of lab exercises. Descriptions and due dates for these projects will be distributed later in the semester during the laboratory meetings.