Fundamentals of Speech and Hearing Science, SPA 314
Speech Science Supplement, Spring 2008
Instructor: Paul A. Dagenais, Ph.D.
Telephone: 380-2600, Email: pdagenais@usouthal.edu
Class Hours: MWF 11:15-12:05pm
Office Hours and Location: By arrangement, UCOM 2517.
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to:
1. To provide an understanding of the basic acoustics involved in sound production during speech acts.
2. To provide preliminary information about human anatomy and physiology as it relates to communication.
3. To provide an understanding of the anatomy and physiology involved in the act of speech production.
4. To allow the student to learn to discriminate between the different phonetic elements of speech.
Texts: Ferrand, C. T. (2007). Speech Science An Integrated Approach to Theory and Clinical Practice (second edition). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Prerequisites: BLY 151, BLY 152, CIS 15,0 SPA 291, and one class in Issues in Aging, Multicultural issues and Human Development.
Outline:
1. Orientation to course and grading procedures.
2. Anatomy and physiology of respiration.
3. Anatomy and physiology of phonation.
4. Aspects of resonance.
5. Anatomy and physiology of articulation.
Plans for record keeping, feedback to students, faculty, supervisors, and student remediation: Grades for assignments are kept on a spreadsheet by the instructor. Examinations will be returned to the students and are reviewed. Student progress is communicated with other faculty and supervisors as needed to track the student’s successful completion of the undergraduate degree.
Students with disabilities: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be afforded reasonable accommodation. The Office of Special Student will certify a disability and advise faculty members of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please notify me and provide certification from Disability Services (Office of Special Student Services). The Office of Special Student Services is directed by Ms. Bernita Pulmas and is located in the Student Center, Room 270, Phone 460-7212.
Policy on academic misconduct: Any dishonesty related to academic work or records constitutes academic misconduct. Academic misconduct is incompatible with the standards of the academic community. Such acts are viewed as moral and intellectual offenses and are subject to investigation and disciplinary action through appropriate University procedures. Penalties may range from the loss of credit for a particular assignment to dismissal from the University. (See The Lowdown, Student Academic Conduct Policy.)
Program accreditation: The Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA), under the auspices of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), has certified the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at USA as an authorized educational facility. This means that credentials obtained by graduates in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology will automatically be accepted by ASHA when these graduates apply for certification. If for any reason, students wish to contact CAA, they may do so at the following address:
Council of Academic Accreditation
The American Speech Language Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Syllabus change policy: Since all courses do not progress at the same rate, the instructor may wish to modify the course requirements/assignments or their timing as circumstances dictate. For example, the instructor may wish to change the number and frequency of exams, or the number and sequence of assignments. However, the students must be given adequate notification via in-class announcements, email, or a memo in the student’s mailbox. Moreover, there may be non-typical classes for which these requirements are not strictly applicable in each instance and may need modification. If such modification is needed, it must be in writing and conform to the spirit of the policy statement.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes. An honor system will prevail in this class. Should tests be missed, students will have to approach the instructor in order to compensate for the absence.
Evaluation for Speech Science Component: Two formal examinations (including the final) and several unannounced quizzes will be given for this portion of the class. The examinations each will count for 20% of the grade. The unannounced quizzes will count for 10%. Students will not be allowed to make up quizzes or examinations that are missed due to unexcused absences. Absences due to illness must be supported by a note from a Medical Doctor. Grades will be assigned on a 100-point scale with the following breakdown:
A - 90 - 100
B - 80 - 89
C - 70 - 79
D - 65 - 69
Below 65 - Fail
PAD, March 2008
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