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SPHL702 – Advanced Topics in Speech Production
2015 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Felicity Cox
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes and (LING398 or SPHL701)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
An advanced understanding of the speech production mechanism is integral to all aspects of phonetic and phonological theory. In this unit students will explore complex theoretical issues in speech production via a program of targeted readings, the collection, analysis and interpretation of complex data from a range of sources which may include electropalatography, electroarticulography, ultrasound, electrolaryngography, or oral/nasal airflow.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Literature Review | 20% | Week 5 |
| Practical assignment | 40% | Week 8 |
| Summative assessment task | 40% | Week 13 |
Literature Review
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 20%
Literature review of a selected advanced theoretical issue in speech production, for example:
- critical appraisal of current research on phonetic use of laryngeal states in language
- examine evidence from research literature for listener–speaker alignment in speech breathing
- discuss inconsistencies in the reported physiological correlates vocal fry or creaky voice in the literature
- critical review of literature on the phonetic and psychological correlates of atoms of phonological contrast in a chosen domain
On successful completion you will be able to:
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Practical assignment
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 40%
Demonstration of practical disciplinary skills involving advanced analysis of research data from a source relevant to student’s research interests, e.g., real-time MRI (rtMRI), x-ray microbeam (XRMB), electropalatography (EPG), electromagnetic articulography (EMA), ultrasound (US), electroglottography (EGG) or oral/nasal airflow
On successful completion you will be able to:
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Summative assessment task
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Mini project OR advanced readings + annotated bibliography on a selected topic in speech physiology (different from the 20% literature review assessment)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Delivery and Resources
Students will engage in a program of advanced structured readings, in parallel with practical laboratory experiences and instruction in advanced analysis and interpretation of complex research data from a range of sources which may include: real-time MRI, x-ray microbeam, palatography, electromagnetic articulography, ultrasound, electrolaryngography, and oral/nasal airflow. The skills and concepts developed throughout this unit are necessary for the further work at PhD level in speech physiology, articulatory phonetics, and phonology.
Unit Schedule
18 hrs: Engaging with literature, data and analysis, through directed readings, literature review, laboratory work, development and use of software, and practical experiences with instrumental techniques including data analysis.
8 hrs: Seminar in speech production - attendance at selected laboratory meetings dedicated to scholarship in phonetics and phonology
100 hrs: Assessment tasks as indicated
52 hrs: Class preparation (readings and problem solving tasks)
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Assessment task
- Practical assignment
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review
- Practical assignment
- Summative assessment task
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review
- Practical assignment
- Summative assessment task
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- acquire coherent and advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of articulatory phonetics and phonology
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in the context of scholarship in articulatory phonetics and phonology
Assessment tasks
- Practical assignment
- Summative assessment task
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review
- Practical assignment
- Summative assessment task
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- think critically and make informed and logical judgments regarding the existing body of literature in select areas of articulatory phonetics and phonology to arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions enabling ideas to be applied to novel contexts
- explain various processes and methodologies that are integral to advanced research in articulatory phonetics and phonology
- develop a high level of oral, written, and technical communication skills in the area of articulatory phonetics and phonology