CSD 248 – SpeechScience
FALL 2014
Instructor:Jean Sawyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Class Meeting Time: Mon/Wed 8:00-8:50 Class Meeting Place: 311 Fairchild
Dr. Sawyer’s office: FH 310Telephone: 438-2631
E-mail:ffice hours: MW 10:00-11:00 and by
appointment
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Welcome to CSD 248. This is a two-credit hybrid course, and we will be meeting once a week (generally on Wednesdays). Dr. Sawyer has been teaching at ISU for 9 years, and came to ISU after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois. The focus of her research is stuttering.
Course Description (from the catalog):
Introduction to concepts, theories, and terminology required for an understanding of speech speech production. Prerequisite: CSD 155.
Course Overview:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental concepts of speech acoustics and their application in the study of speech production and perception, as well as common techniques in speech analysis and synthesis used in current research.
Student outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
- describe the functioning of respiratory, laryngeal, and supralaryngeal structures for speech production.
- demonstrate a basic knowledge of the nature of sound, characteristics of sound waves, lung volumes, air pressures and flows in respiration, voice fundamental frequency, voice intensity, resonance, and sound formant frequencies.
- describe the acoustic and physiologic characteristics of speech sounds.
- analyze speech and voice by using instrumental and non-instrumental assessments and interpret the measurements obtained.
Standards and KASA Statement:
Course objectives have been designed to meet the following standards:
- ASHA Standards: IIIB.1, IIIB.3, IIIC.5, IIIC.9
- Refer to the table below for ASHA standards correlations for class projects
Standard / Assignment / Test
III-B 1 / Demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication (biological basis) / x / III-B 1
III-B 3 / Demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication (acoustic basis) / x / x / III-B 3
III-C 9 / Demonstrate knowledge of communication modalities, including etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic/cultural correlates / x / x / III-C 9
- Satisfactory completion of all coursework, projects/labs and clinical experiences is required before a grade can be recorded for any course. Refer to departmental policies and procedures for additional clarification of this standard, which is found on the CSD website :
CSD Classroom Policies and Professional Dispositions and Essential Functions
- Classroom policies
- For CSD policies on attendance, missed exams, late papers, and projects, incompletes, academic dishonesty and plagiarism, final exams, and other classroom issues, refer to classroom policies in the Department Manual on the CSD website: of the manual).
- ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH CSD’S CLASSROOM POLICIES
- Professional dispositions and essential functions
- CSD is dedicated to training professionals who possess the intelligence, integrity, compassion, communication and personal qualities necessary to practice effectively. We have therefore adopted a list of dispositions and essential functions for undergraduate and graduate students. The Department considers these to be mandatory for admission to, retention in, and completion of its programs. Decisions related to admission, retention, and completion will be based not only on satisfactory academic and clinical achievement, but also on demonstration of aptitude regarding the professional dispositions and the essential functions outlined in this document.
- ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. They are found in the Department Manual on the CSD website: (pages 14-16).
Specific Course Expectations
1. To insure that disability-related concerns are properly addressed from the beginning, students with disabilities who require assistance to participate in this class are asked to see one of the instructors as soon as possible.
2. Attend and participate in every class session. Show interest in what is happening during class and online. Be prepared to share your ideas and be respectful of opinions that differ from your own. If you are unable to attend a class session, you must let me know by 6:30prior to the class meeting by email (), or phone (438-2631).
3. Read class readings ahead of time, review your notes before class, and come to class prepared to participate.
4. You are expected to do your own work. Cheating, plagiarism, and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If you engage in academic dishonesty, you will receive a grade of “0” on the assignment. You will be required to complete the assignment satisfactorily before a course grade can be submitted for you. The grade of “0” will remain.
5. If you are absent, you are responsible for obtaining class notes, handouts, announcements and assignments from a classmate (please do not request handouts from me).
6. Make-up exams will generally not be permitted except in extreme circumstances. In such cases, prior approval is absolutely necessary. Exams will cover the same content but may be different in format. The instructor reserves the right to determine the date of all make up exams.
7. Papers and assignments are due on the dates and times that are posted. You will not be able to full point values for the assignment if it is submitted late.
8. Classroom and on-line discussions should be respectful to everyone and relevant to the topic being discussed.
Required Text Speech Science Section:
Raphael, L. J., Borden, G. J., & Harris, K. S. (2011).Speech science primer: Physiology, acoustics, and perception of speech (6thed.). Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 078177117X
Note: the earlier editions of the text are also fine, as there are few changes between editions:
Raphael, L. J., Borden, G. J., & Harris, K.S. (2007).Speech science primer: Physiology, acoustics, and perception of speech (5thed.). Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-0781771177
Borden, G. J., Harris, K. S., & Raphael, L. J. (2003).Speech science primer: Physiology, acoustics, and perception of speech (4thed.). Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 078172953X
Review your anatomy notes. Additional readings may be placed on reserve in the library.
It is assumed that students will have access to the internet on a regular basis, as well as the ability to open/read MS Word, video files in Adobe flash player, and pdf files to fully participate in this class. Students will also need to record their voice on computer using the Praat program, which is a free download. To record the voice, students will need speakers and a headset with a microphone.
Delivery System:
This course is offered as an on-line hybrid course. As a hybrid course, it will meet in the classroom about 60% as much as a regular classroom course. Most of the course is taught online, where students may view content modules, participate in discussions, complete assignments and labs, and take quizzes. As a hybrid course, the instructors will use the online part of the course to cover most of the course content and use classroom meetings for application activities/labs, and exams. Students will interact on-line with the instructors and other students through ReggieNet. The course is divided into several modules, each of which is accompanied by assignments, labs, and/or projects.This course is not self-paced. Students must meet regular deadlines, but can complete their work any time of day or night.
Please note that the course will be delivered on theReggieNet course delivery system.
For assistance with technological problems, contact the HELP Desk at ISU (438-HELP [438-4357]).
Any student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853 (voice), or 438-8620 (TTY).
I am available to help you during posted office hours and on-line, and will also be available in my office our class is on-line, if you have any course questions. I will not generally be checking Reggienet after 9 p.m., but other times are fine. I will answer your e-mails through Reggienet within 24 hours Monday through Friday. Please do use the communication tools and e-mail me through ReggieNet with any questions you have. I want you to be successful in this course.
Accommodations:
Any student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853 (voice), or 438-8620 (TTY).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
UNIT EXAMS150 points total
There will be two 75-point exams for speech science that will check your learning of course content. The format of the exams is objective questions and short answer. The exams will be given to you in class on Wednesday, and will be take home. They are due the following Thursday by 9:00 a.m. and can be slid under Dr. Sawyer’s door in Room 310 Fairchild, or put into her mailbox in 205 Fairchild. Each course module has pre- and post-tests, which are designed to help you prepare for the unit exams. The pre-tests are not graded, and the post-tests are worth 2.5 points each.
QUIZZES50 points total
There will be five in-class quizzes after each module (acoustics, respiration, phonation, respiration and supralaryngeal structures, and articulation and acoustic characteristics of vowels and consonants) to help you learn the material. Each quiz is worth 10 points.
MODULE PROJECTS135 points total
The speech science part of the course is comprised of 4 modules. Each module is designed to help you learn course content, and apply what you learn by asking you to complete activities, such as discussions, labs, and quizzes. Each module’s activities are worth 20-45 points. The types of activities and module assessments are these:
Module Pretest: Each module begins with a pretest, designed to help you determine how much you already know about the module. The pretest is scored, but the score is for your information and does not count toward your grade. But for each pretest you take within the time limit that it is offered, you will earn 2 points extra credit which goes toward your exam scores. Each of the 4 pretests, then, will earn you up to 8 points extra credit. The extra credit will be added to your test scores at the end of the speech science class. The pretest is in the ReggieNet test/quiz folder.
Module Post-test: After completing the module, you will do a post-test in the ReggieNet test/quiz folder. You may complete the post-test as many times as you like within the time frame of the module. The score will be counted toward your grade. Each post-test is worth 2.5 points, for a total of 10 points.
Module Discussions: Some modules have discussion projects in which you will be assigned a reading to summarize to a discussion group or you may be asked to reflect on your experience in a lab project.
Module Labs:Most modules have lab assignments giving you opportunities to apply what you have been learning in the modules.
GRADING SCALE: FINAL GRADE
Grades will be assigned as follows:
A =90 – 100% (301.5-335 points)
B =80-89% (268-301.4)
C =70-79% (234.5-267.9)
D =60-69% (201-234.4)
F =60% (200 or below)
CLASS POLICIES
My role is to facilitate your learning. Although there are basic definitions that need to be memorized, success in this class will depend on your ability to understand the concepts and make connections. Therefore, the responsibility of learning will be shared between us. You are expected to actively participate in online projects and discussions, to read and review assigned materials, to come prepared for in-class labs, and be responsible for asking questions to assist in your learning.
To be successful in the course, you should expect to commit 6-7 hours per week to the course, including mandatory in-class meetings.
You can expect me to be present in in-class meetings and during office hours, manage the course content in a reasonable manner for learning, and answer all of your questions until you understand course content. I will strive to provide feedback on your submitted work within one week of the due date for the assignment.
Course Calendar and Topical Outline
Week 1Overview of Acoustics
(class meets both days—August 18 and 20)
Week 2Acoustics, continued
(class meets both days—August 25 and 27)
August 27: Quiz over Acoustics unit
Week 3Respiration: Module 1
(class meets Wednesday, September 3) In class meeting to go over learning activity
Week 4Respiration: Module 1, continued
(class meets Wednesday, September 10)
Week 5Respiration: Module 1, continued
(class meets Wednesday, September 17)
September 17: Quiz over Respiration unit
Week 6Phonation: Module 2
(class meets Wednesday, September 24) In class meeting to go over learning activity
Week 7Phonation: Module 2, continued
(class meets Wednesday, October 1)
October 1: Quiz over Phonation unit
Week 8Phonation: Module 2
(class meets Wednesday, October 8)
October 8: Exam 1 covering respiration & phonation
Week 9Resonance & supralaryngeal structures: Module 3
(class meets Wednesday, October 15)
In -class meeting to discuss the oral mech assignment and view
a short video on speech production.
Week 10Resonance & supralaryngeal structures: Module 3, continued
(class meets Wednesday, October 22)
In-class meeting to complete lab assignment 3 (the oral mech
lab)
Week 11Resonance & supralaryngeal structures: Module 3 continued.
(class meets Wednesday, October 29)
October 29: Quiz over Resonanance and supralaryngeal structures unit
Week 12Articulation and acoustic characteristics of vowels and
consonants: Module 4
(class meets Wednesday, November 5)
In class meeting for a lab activity for articulation.
Week 13Articulation and acoustic characteristics of vowels & consonants, Module
4, continued.
(class meets Wednesday, November 12)
Week 14Articulation and acoustic characteristics of vowels & consonants, Module
4, continued.
(class meets MONDAY, November 17)
November 17: Quiz over articulation and acoustic characteristics of
vowels and consonants
Week 15Happy Thanksgiving break!
Week 16Articulation and acoustic characteristics of consonants & vowels, Module
4, continued
(class meets Wednesday, December 3)
December 3: Exam 2 covering resonance & supralaryngeal structures and articulation and acoustic characteristics of consonants and vowels.