This course covers the essentials in knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.
This course covers the essentials in knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.
A- Knowledge and understanding
1. The definition of speech and speech mechanism
2. Know the anatomy of the organs and systems of speech
3. Know the physiology of speech structures
4. Know the anatomy and physiology of respiration and the relation to speech
5. Explain the Blood and nervous supply of speech structures
6. The resonance mechanism of
7. The articulation of speech
B- Intellectual skills
1. Interpret basic anatomical and physiological of speech mechanism.
2. Asses the appropriate test to do in correlation to specific sign and symptoms of larynx.
3. Correlate the specific analytic disturbances to specific disease of respiratory system.
4. Analyze the vocal fold’s work
c- Professional skills
C1-The students may acquire the skills required for anatomical structures land marks
C2-. Students will acquire general skills in the assessment of visual data.
C3-. Specific skills in interpretation of images of muscles, cartilages and nerves
C4-. They will learn the practical movements of the laryngeal cartilages.
C5-. Students will be able to classify, locate and describe the different muscles in the neck
d- General and transferable skills
D1-. Retrieve, manage, and manipulate information by all means, including electronic means.
D2-. Use the sources of biomedical information and communication technology to remain current with advances in knowledge and practice.
D3-. Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms.
D4-. Work effectively as a member or a leader of an interdisciplinary team.
Textbook(s)
Willard Zemlin, Speech & Hearing Science: Anatomy and Physiology, Prentice Hall, (4rd edition), Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (1997).
References
An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology John Clark,Collin Yallop,Janet Fletcher2007
Activity | Percent (%) |
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Mid-term Exam | 30% |
Seminars and review presentation | 20% |
Final Exam | 50% |