COSD 459: Introduction to Articulation and Phonology
Credit Hours: (3)
Students will learn foundation material relevant to speech sound development, production, and disorders. This includes, but is not limited to: characteristics of the speech sounds used by English language speakers, normal acquisition of speech sound development, recognition of how sounds are influenced by human anatomy and physiology, understanding of how phonological development and knowledge may impact perceptual correlates of speech, and an appreciation of how speech is influenced by one’s cultural or linguistic experiences.
Detailed Description of Course
Content Anatomy & Physiology
• Review of the articulators
• Articulators and speech sound production
Speech Sounds
• Phonetic system and transcription
• Speech acoustics, perception, and production
Describing Speech Sounds
• Distinctive features system
Articulation Development
• Sound acquisition patterns
Phonological Development
• Phonological acquisition theories
• Phonological development
• Phonological processes
Cultural and Linguistic Considerations
• Influence of language, culture, or dialect on spoken language
• Diversification of American society
• ASHA position on multicultural issues
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Instructional activities may include in-class lectures, demonstrations, case studies, group activities, and lab exercises.
Student Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Describe characteristics of speech in terms of anatomical and physiological correlates (e.g., distinctive feature analysis of phonemes)
II. Describe perceptual/acoustical correlates of speech
III. Define terminology related to speech sound development and disorders (e.g., articulation, phonology)
IV. Summarize major developmental milestones for speech sound development
IV. Explain developmental phonological processes (e.g., syllable shape)
V. Explain how one’s speech may be influenced by their language and culture
Assessment Measures
Instructional activities may include in-class lectures, demonstrations, case studies, group activities, and lab exercises.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
March 20, 2012