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SPH308: 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 unit 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, assignments and a final exam
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Robert Mannell, Dr Felicity Cox |
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| NCCW(s): | SPH302 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Linguistics |
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