2009 Course Handbook
SPH302: Speech Physiology
The objectives of this unit are to introduce students to the physiology of speech and the research techniques used in physiological investigation. The course consists of a mixture of lectures, tutorials and workshops. Topics covered in the lectures include respiratory physiology and anatomy, laryngeal anatomy, phonation, articulatory anatomy and physiology, articulatory investigative techniques, and the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech and language. Workshop topics include speech breathing, laryngography, kinematic investigations, electropalatography, and nasality. Assessment is based on practical reports and assignments.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Robert Mannell, Dr Felicity Cox |
| Prerequisites: | LING210(P) or admission to PGQual;HUS |
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| Unit Designations: | Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Linguistics |
Timetable Information
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