Upon completion, students should be able to describe characteristics of the profession and identify components of safe and ethical practice. This course introduces the basic pathophysiology of the orofacial and thoracic structures of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the most commonly treated speech, language, and hearing disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe basic pathophysiology related to the production of speech and hearing. This course introduces the basic pathophysiology of the orofacial and thoracic structures of the human body.
Emphasis is placed on the most commonly treated speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe basic pathophysiology related to the production of speech and hearing. This course introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet and the categories of speech sounds, including voice, place, and manner of production. Emphasis is placed on the accurate transcription of normal and abnormal speech samples using the IPA and on the production of effective natural speech. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe and categorize speech sounds and produce natural speech using appropriate breathing, articulation, and pronunciation. Topics include normal speech, language, and hearing in a multicultural society and an introduction to screening for normality and abnormality.