Speech Acoustics and Perception
Spring, 2009
Speech-Language
Pathology Department
Course Description
Texts
Assignments
Grading Policy
Academic Integrity
Behavior Policy
Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities
Outline
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Instructor: Deborah Insalaco, PhD, CCC-Sp, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Room: Ketchum Hall 213 Phone: 878-5319
e-mail: insaladm@buffalostate.eduOffice Hours: W, F 8:30-11:30; Th 11-12
Class hours MW 12-1:15 CH 212
Course Description
Prerequisites: SLP 302, SLP 303, SLP 304. Co-requisite: SLP 428
This course is the study of the scientific principles underlying the physiology, acoustics, and perception of normal speech production as a basis for subsequent understanding of disordered speech. Topics include basic concepts of sound, motor and acoustic theories of speech production, speech perception, and instrumentation used to measure speech processes, and application to speech pathology.
Course Objectives
It partially fulfills the following ASHA standards: (The appropriate KASA standards are listed in parentheses)
v Students will learn the characteristics and mechanics of sound. (IIIA)
v Students will learn the anatomical aspects of the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and central nervous system. (IIIB, IIIC)
v Students will understand how these systems integrate to produce speech.(IIIC)
v Students will learn how to apply their knowledge of these systems with respect to clinical applications.(IIID)
Critical Skill Areas
Technology: ANGEL is used as a tool for this course. It allows you to view and print out assignments and .rtf lecture notes, to view grades, and to e-mail classmates and me. A short period of class time will be set aside for acquainting you with its attributes and functions.
The following will not be taught. You are expected to be able to use:
Writing Style: Speech-Language Pathology uses the American Psychological Association (APA) style. Become familiar with the Publication Manual, 5th edition which is available in the Reference area of the Butler Library. You will likely want to purchase a copy before you do your master's project as a graduate student. You can find a quick reference version in Butler Library and on the Butler Library website. Note that it is not meant to be a complete reference guide.
Course Requirements
Attendance: Regular attendance and prompt arrival are required. You will miss out on assignments and oral directions on how to complete assignments if you are not present. If you are ill or cannot attend, look on ANGEL, ask a friend, or e-mail me.
Interruptions: Unless you are expecting an important call, for example, from a sick family member for whom you have primary responsibility, all cell phones and pagers should be off. Please let me know if you need to have the cell phone on.
Required:
Ferrand, C. T. (2007). Speech science: An integrated approach to theory & practice, (2nd Ed.). Pearson.
Seikel, J. A., King, D. W., & Drumright, D. G. (2005). Anatomy and physiology for speech, language, and hearing, (3rd ed.). Cengage. The second edition is acceptable.
Formative Assessments
Summative
Assessments
· Exam 1 (10 pts)
· Exam 2 (15 pts)
· Final (20 pts) - cumulative
Please be attentive to the Writing Portfolio requirement. An N grade will be assigned for this course if the writing is not acceptable. This means that a) you must re-do an unacceptable assignment until it is acceptable and b) that the grade for your assignment will not change.
You are welcome to discuss grades during office hours. If an answer has been marked incorrect, but you believe it to be correct, bring written material to support the contention.
Missed exams/assignments: If you miss an examination or cannot hand in a large assignment because of ill health or family emergency, e-mail or telephone me before the exam/due date, then obtain a physician's note. If you miss an exam for any other reason, you will receive a 0. Late homework will not receive full credit, 1/2 a point for each day late.
I encourage editing fellow’s/sister’s drafts and sharing notes. However, unless specifically noted otherwise, all work handed in must be unique. Changing a few words or the word order is not sufficient to qualify as your own work. You may not hand in work from another course for credit in this course.
There are strict rules concerning authorship. When composing a narrative you must cite appropriately. If you use the same words as someone else, you must use quotation marks and cite the author’s name, the year of publication, and the page number. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism. The penalties for this range from a “0” for the question, to “0” for the assignment, to “0” for the course at my discretion.
Academic misconduct refers to plagiarism or cheating on examinations or assignments, and is inconsistent with the aims and goals of Buffalo State College. Specifically, students may neither use the work of another individual without proper acknowledgment nor perform work for another individual. Other examples of inappropriate academic conduct include prior acquisition or possession of an examination or submission of false data. As a result of a sustained allegation of academic misconduct, a low or failing grade for part or all of the coursework may be given to the student at the discretion of the instructor. No penalty for an alleged instance of academic misconduct may be imposed unless the student has been apprised of the allegation, the penalty, and the procedures of due process that are available (BSC Graduate Catalog, p. 28).
If you are charged with academic misconduct, you have the right to due process according to the rules of the college. The first step in this process is discussion with me.
All students are expected to comport themselves in a manner that conveys respect, tolerance, and civility. All members of the college community are expected to contribute to the college environment to move the college community in the direction of respect for all.
I will have removed from the classroom anyone who, in my opinion, is disrupting the educational process and may pursue formal charges against the student under the college judicial system, pursuant to BSC’s Procedure Regarding Disruptive Individuals.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability or suspect that you have a disability that requires any type of accommodation to fulfill the requirements of this course, please call the Disability Services Office at 878-4500.
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Session |
Topic |
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Week 1 |
Nervous System |
Chap 12 |
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Week 2 |
Respiratory |
Chap 4 |
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Week 3 |
Respiratory |
Chap 4 |
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Week 4 |
Phonatory |
Chap 6 |
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Week 5 |
Phonatory |
Exam 1 (Wed) |
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Week 6 |
Velopharyngeal |
Chap 8, p. 173-178, 183-185 |
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Week 7 |
Velopharyngeal & Articulation |
Chap 8, p. 167-173, 179-183 |
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Week 8 |
Articulation |
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Week 9 |
NO CLASSES – SPRING BREAK |
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Week 10 |
Models and Theories of Speech Production |
Chap 14, p. 385-393 |
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Week 11 |
Nature of Sound |
Chap 1 & 2 |
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Week 12 |
Vocal Tract
Resonance |
Chap 8, p. 185-187, 194-211 |
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Week 13 |
Vowels |
Exam 2 |
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Week 14 |
Consonants |
Chap 8, p. 211-225 |
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Week 15 |
Speech Perception More Spectrograms |
Chap 10, p. 261-272 |
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CEP week |
Final Exam |
Note: 7000 students might take the SLP 412 exam on a different day/time |
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