Murray State University

Course Syllabus Outline

DEPARTMENT: Wellness & Therapeutic SciencesDivision of Communication Disorders
COURSE NUMBER: CDI 615 CREDIT HOURS: 3 Class Schedule
INSTRUCTOR:

 Creighton Miller
mick.miller@murraystate.edu		 Office Hours
TITLE:

 Experimental Phonetics
  mick.miller@murraystate.edu/cdi615
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

 Anatomical, physiological, and acoustic aspects of voice and speech production. Provides demonstrations and instruction in the use of instrumentation used in testing, research and clinical practice.
PURPOSE:

 To provide students with skills and techniques for integrating the theoretical and didactic principles of anatomy, physiology and acoustics of speech production with clinical, evaluative and research tools. 
COURSE OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, students will be able to1 
A.

 Apply basic science and acoustic science principles to solving problems related to remediation of deficits in speech and voice (1,2,3,4,5), 
B.

 Identify and use appropriate instrumentation for diagnostic, treatment and research purposes (1,3,4,5), 
C.

 Utilize computers and computer-based software in problem-solving data management and information dissemination/retrieval relevant to professional and academic activities (3,4,5,6).
CONTENT OUTLINE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                           Topic

Introduction, syllabus, pretest

Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Speech & Hearing
Physical Acoustics       
Acoustic Theory of Speech Production
Speech Analysis         

   MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Vowel Acoustics
Consonant Acoustics
Suprasegmentals; Context and Speaker Effects
Speech Synthesis and Speech Perception
Summary
Posttest

   COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATION

  
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

 The class format will be lecture/discussion with extensive laboratory activities designed to encourage students' acquisition/integration of clinical research skills through application to real problems and reflection upon the principles underlying phonetic sciences. Emphasis on extension and refinement of the physical/physiological knowledge base to go beyond information and skills provided in the undergraduate curriculum. The goal of these activities is the enhancement of students' professionalism in clinical practice. Audiovisual materials, anatomic models and laboratory instrumentation will be used to enhance students' learning. 

FIELD, CLINICAL AND/OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES:

 This is a laboratory course, hence a significant component of class participation will involve specific guided problem-solving activities in the speech science laboratories of the Department of Special Education.  

RESOURCES:

 Text and assigned readings, facilities of the MSU Diagnostic and Remediation Center, audio, video and textual resources in the Department of Special Education materials room and the Waterfield Library, College of Education ATCOM Laboratory and the speech science laboratories of the Department of Special Education.

GRADING PROCEDURES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Student learning will be evaluated through a series of scheduled Performance Events as follows: (1) one in-class Midterm essay examination (1/3); (2) classroom participation plus several structured laboratory research projects and activities assigned throughout the term (1/3, total), and (3) a research presentation to the rest of the class on an assigned clinical research topic (1/3). Items (2) and (3) are specifically designed to encourage students' collaboration in problem-solving activities which implement state-of-the-art technology. Laboratory research projects must be submitted in scientific report format by assigned deadlines. The class presentations must be accompanied by a clearly-written, informative report in APA format. The submitted products from (2) and (3) are expected to be of appropriate quality and complexity as to meet Portfolio Expectations for the CDI program.

Points earned in course assessments will be transformed to percentage values and the departmental grading scale will be used to determine the student's final grade.

      A=90%-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, E=0-59%

 The course instructor uses a Pretest/Posttest system to evaluate course effectiveness only; scores on these tests have no bearing upon student grades.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

 Class attendance and participation in laboratory activities are required, and grades may be adjusted to reflect noncompliance. Students are expected to discuss any absences with the instructor as early as possible, preferably in advance. This course is a scheduled activity: Students are expected to schedule other activities for non-class times.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:

 Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for the course and may result in further disciplinary action by Murray State University 

TEXT AND REFERENCES:

 TEXT:

None.

REFERENCES:

Kent, R. and Reed, C. (1992). The acoustic analysis of speech. San Diego, CA: College Hill Press.

Baken, R. J. (1987). Clinical measurement of speech and voice. San Diego, CA: College Hill Press.

Bell-Berti, F. and Raphael, L. (Eds.), (1995). Producing speech: contemporary issues: for Katherine Stafford Harris. Woodbury, NY: AIP Press.

Boothroyd, A. (1986). Speech acoustics and perception. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.

Pickett, J. (1987). The sounds of speech communication. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.

Zemlin, W. R. (1988) Speech and hearing science: anatomy and physiology. 3rd Edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc. 
PREREQUISITES: Graduate standing in Communication Disorders or consent of the instructor.