SLHS 302 - Phonetics and Phonological Disorders

Units: 3
Study of speech sound production; transcription of typical and disordered speech via the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Introduction to speech sound acquisition, including typical and atypical phonological processes. Overview of evidence-based assessment and intervention for articulation and phonological disorders.

Prerequisites: Declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Name the anatomical components of the larynx and vocal tract and explain their roles in speech production.
Name the manner, voicing and place of articulation of all English consonants, name the distinctive characteristics of all English vowels.
Name, define and contrast typical and atypical articulation development and phonological processes in English
List commonly used diacritic symbols
Transcribe speech samples using the International Phonetics Alphabet (IPA). Speech samples to contain standard American English, disordered articulation, and dialectal differences.
Demonstrate skills in the application of principles of evidence-based practice in articulation / phonological disorders, including searching for, analyzing and applying available clinical evidence
Describe the difference between articulation and phonological disorders
Outline components of the assessment process in articulation / phonological disorders and write an assessment summary
Describe key intervention models and select appropriate intervention strategies for a range of articulation / phonological disorder profiles