Santa MonicaCollege
Speech 3, Voice and Diction
Fall 2006, Section 3076, Time: 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m., Room: LS 105
Instructor: Catherine McNamara
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Course Objectives:
- Learn to use the speech mechanism most effectively for oral communication.
- Develop a greater awareness of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human communication system.
- Learn how speech sounds are organized in the English language.
- Students will work intensively in groups on voice production, articulation, loudness, vocal variety, speech rate and related skills to improve their individual oral communication skills.
- Attention will be given to the many parameters of speech and language that characterize the multicultural groups represented on our campus including accent reduction needs.
- Students will learn phonetic transcription skills using the International Phonetics Alphabet (IPA) to assist their work on their own communication skills, emphasizing precise articulation and to determine variances in their own and others’ speech.
Course Requirements:
- Students will be required to complete the assigned readings prior to class time.
- Regular class attendance and participation is required.
0-3 absences – highest possible grade = A
4-6 absences = B
7-9 absences= C
Grades will be based on:
4 quizzes – 3 scheduled [one unannounced] (40%)
Midterm exam (25%)
Final Exam (35%)
Required Reading:
Mayer, L.V. (2000) Fundamentals of Voice and Articulation- 13th ed., Boston: McGraw-Hill
Note: This textbook has a accompanying CD. We will view this CD during class time, but you will be responsible to review this information on your own.
SYLLABUS – Fall ‘06
(Textbook required for every class meeting)
Aug. 28Introduction – Getting Acquainted
Syllabus Overview
Aug. 30Auditory Training
Short Vowels a,e,i,o.u
Phonetics Association
Sept. 4No Class – Labor Day
Sept. 6Anatomy and Physiology of Speech – Respiration
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 2 pp.15-21
Sept. 11Auditory Training
Long Vowels A,E,I,O,U
Phonetics Association
Sept. 13Anatomy and Physiology of Speech – Phonation
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 2 pp. 21-27
Sept. 18/20Voice Quality
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 3 pp. 29-50
Sept. 25Loudness – Quiz #1
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 4pp. 51-63
Sept. 27Articulation
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 5pp. 65-75
Oct. 2Speech Sounds – Plosives
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 77-94
Oct. 4MIDTERM EXAM
Oct. 9Speech Sounds – Glides
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6pp. 94-114
Oct. 11/16Speech Sounds – Nasals
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6pp. 115-126
Oct. 18Speech Sounds – Fricatives
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 127-139
Voice and Diction Syllabus (continued) Fall ‘06
Oct. 23/25Speech Sounds – Affricatives
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6pp. 140-150
Quiz #2
Oct. 30/Nov 1Speech Sounds – VowelsPart 1
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 7pp. 153-172
Nov. 6/8Vowels (continued)
Nov. 13/15Speech Sounds – VowelsPart 2
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 7pp. 173-193
Quiz #3
Nov. 20/22Speech Sounds – Diphthongs
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 8 pp. 195-215
Nov. 23-24HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 27/29Chapter 9
Dec. 4/6Chapter 9 (continued)
Dec. 11Wrap Up and Review for Final Exam
Final Exam: Wed., Dec. 13 @ noon.All students must take the final exam.