Overview
This unit will focus on acoustic phonetics and phonetic transcription of speech. You will apply this theoretical knowledge to practice in a speech pathology context across culturally and linguistically diverse settings. You will be introduced to basic acoustics related to speech, including the analysis of sound waves and speech samples. You will form an understanding of the relationship between the vocal tract and speech sounds produced, as well as the interface between phonetics, phonology and supra-segmentals. The assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate knowledge and skills in listening to and transcribing both normal and disordered speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and Australian-English vowel symbols, a fundamental skill required when assessing, diagnosing and treating people with speech disorders.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites:BMSC11007 or ALLH11005andBMSC11008 or ALLH11004
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2019
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from 'Have Your Say' student satisfaction survey
Students reported that they thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and practical nature of the classes and that the range of activities used in class assisted them with their learning.
In order to support student learning and encourage student engagement, classes will continue to be highly interactive and will include a wide range of relevant, practical activities.
Feedback from 'Have Your Say' student satisfaction survey
Students felt that the unit coordinator was supportive, approachable, punctual and prepared, and that she communicated well with students.
The unit coordinator will continue to contribute to students' positive learning experiences by placing ongoing importance on communicating well with students, being approachable, supportive, punctual and prepared for classes.
Feedback from 'Have Your Say' student satisfaction survey
Feedback provided regarding assessment tasks was variable. Some students commented that the assessment requirements were clearly explained whilst others felt that further explanation was needed. Some students also felt that the assessment tasks contained too many sub-tasks.
The unit coordinator will carefully review each of the assessment items and consider the number of tasks contained within each of these items. A focus will also be placed on improving the clarity of the instructions that are provided in relation to the assessment items. In addition, students will be strongly encouraged to ask questions and clarify instructions, both in class and through the Moodle Q&A discussion forums.
- Transcribe Australian English connected speech using International Phonetic Association symbols and Australian vowel symbols
- Use anatomical knowledge of the shape and formation of the vocal tract to describe and acoustically analyse speech
- Identify and describe acoustic principles and properties related to speech.
Competency in acoustic and phonetic analysis of communication samples is a foundation skill that is necessary for success as a practising speech pathologist. The following information describes the range of practice areas and competencies that are linked to this unit's learning outcomes, content and/or assessments:
Speech Pathology Range of Practice Areas:
Speech and Voice (Child and Adult)
Competency-based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathology (CBOS 2011):
Unit 1 Assessment - Elements 1.1. 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 to Novice standard
Unit 2 Analysis and interpretation - Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 to Novice standard
Unit 3 Planning evidence based speech pathology practices - Elements 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 to Novice standard
Unit 6 Professional and supervisory practice - Element 6.1 to Novice standard
Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology (COMPASS®) Generic Professional Competencies:
Unit 1 Reasoning - Elements 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 to Novice standard
Unit 2 Communication - Elements 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 to Novice standard
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 30% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription
Edition: 2nd (2017)
Authors: Felicity Cox
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge Cambridge , United Kingdome
ISBN: 9781316639269
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Copies can be purchased from the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop,cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
l.skinner@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
- Explanation of expectations for the term
- Introduction to Australian English speech production and accents
- Introduction to consonants
Chapter
Cox, F. & Fletcher, J. (2017). Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription (2nd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. - CHAPTERS 1 & 2
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above text, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Review and extension of Week 1 topics
- Introduction to vowels
- Major classes of sounds
- Introduction to phonemic (broad) transcription
- Introduction to suprasegmentals
Chapter
Cox, F. & Fletcher, J. (2017). Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription (2nd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. - CHAPTERS 2, 3 & 4
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above text, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Introduction to spectrograms
- PRAAT & suprasegmentals
- Sound and sound transmission
- Properties of sound waves
Chapter
Ferrand, C.T. (2014). Speech Science: an integrated approach to theory and clinical practice. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson. - CHAPTERS 1 & 2
van Lieshout, P. (2003). PRAAT Short Tutorial: A basic introduction. Toronto: University of Toronto.
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above text, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- More on phonemic transcription of consonants and vowels
- Consonants on spectrogram
Chapter
Cox, F. & Fletcher, J. (2017). Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription (2nd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. - CHAPTER 4
Ferrand, C.T. (2014). Speech Science: an integrated approach to theory and clinical practice. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson. - CHAPTER 3
van Lieshout, P. (2003). PRAAT Short Tutorial: A basic introduction. Toronto: University of Toronto.
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above texts, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Introduction to phonetic (narrow) transcription of Australian English consonants
- Vowels on spectrogram
Chapter
Cox, F. & Fletcher, J. (2017). Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription (2nd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. - CHAPTER 5
Ferrand, C.T. (2014). Speech Science: an integrated approach to theory and clinical practice. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson. - CHAPTER 3
van Lieshout, P. (2003). PRAAT Short Tutorial: A basic introduction. Toronto: University of Toronto.
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above texts, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No classes during recess week
Chapter
There are no specific readings this week. You may however choose to use this time to work on your assessment tasks and/or review the content of the first five weeks of term.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Introduction to phonetic (narrow) transcription of Australian English vowels
- Complex articulations
- Transcription narratives
Chapter
Cox, F. & Fletcher, J. (2017). Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription (2nd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. - CHAPTERS 2 & 5
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above text, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- More phonemic and phonetic transcription practice
- Interface between phonetics and phonology
- Intelligibility and comprehensibility
Chapter
Note: Specific details regarding recommended readings for this week may be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online quiz will be available on Monday morning and must be completed and submitted at any time before 9:00pm on Friday.
Online Quiz Due: Week 7 Friday (3 May 2019) 9:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
- Comparison of two transcription systems (MD & HCE)
- More phonemic and phonetic transcription practice, using MD & HCE systems
Chapter
Cox, F. & Fletcher, J. (2017). Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription (2nd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. - CHAPTER 6
Note: Specific details regarding pages to be read from the above text, as well as additional recommended readings from alternative sources, may also be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Speech sounds in Australia and throughout the world
- Further phonemic and phonetic transcription practice
Chapter
Note: Specific details regarding recommended readings for this week may be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Understanding the practical application of skills and knowledge acquired in this unit this term in a clinical speech pathology setting
Chapter
Note: Specific details regarding recommended readings for this week may be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Further phonemic and phonetic transcription practice and revision of term topics
Chapter
Note: Specific details regarding recommended readings for this week may be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
- Final revision of term topics
Chapter
Note: Specific details regarding recommended readings for this week may be provided through Moodle and/or during classes.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
There are no classes this week.
Chapter
There are no readings this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
There are no classes this week.
Chapter
There are no readings this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
The primary lecturer for this unit is Harriet Hansler. She can be contacted via email: h.hansler@cqu.edu.au. Leisa Skinner is your Unit Coordinator and she can be contacted via email: l.skinner@cqu.edu.au. Students should direct questions regarding lecture content and assessment tasks to Harriet in the first instance, however students should also feel free to contact Leisa with questions and/or concerns as required. As a teaching team, the aim is to support students together in the best way possible.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
You will be required to complete an online quiz in Week 7. This quiz will include a combination of multiple-choice, short-answer and/or true/false questions which will be based on the range of topics that are related to both acoustics and phonetics and that are covered in the lectures provided in Weeks 1-6.
The quiz will be available for you to complete in your own time during Week 7. However you will only be allowed one attempt and there will be a set amount of time (1 hour) for you to complete it. Therefore, once you commence the quiz then you must finish within 60 minutes. Further information regarding the logistics of the quiz will be provided on the unit Moodle site and will also be discussed in class.
1
Other
Week 7 Friday (3 May 2019) 9:00 pm AEST
The quiz must be completed at any time between Monday 9:00am and Friday 9:00pm of Week 7.
Week 8 Friday (10 May 2019)
The quiz results will be made available through Moodle by Monday of Week 9 (13/05/2019).
The online quiz will contain a range of multiple-choice, short-answer and/or true/false questions, each of which will be worth a designated number of marks that will be specified on the quiz. Marks will therefore be awarded accordingly, based on the accuracy of your responses.
The questions will be based on the range of topics covered in each of the lectures provided in the weeks prior to the quiz (Weeks 1-6) and will relate to both acoustics and phonetics. For example, questions may be related to your knowledge of consonants, vowels, spectrograms, suprasegmentals, sounds and sound waves.
- Use anatomical knowledge of the shape and formation of the vocal tract to describe and acoustically analyse speech
- Identify and describe acoustic principles and properties related to speech.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
2 Written Assessment
For this assessment item you will gain experience analysing speech in a range of different ways. This assignment will be broken down into 3 sections:
Part 1: Phonemic transcription - You will be provided with phonemic transcription examples which you must then analyse, interpret and report on, by completing a series of tasks. For example, this may involve detecting errors in a written transcription and/or identifying phenomena that are unexpected for a speaker of Standard Australian English, and demonstrating a clear understanding of why these are considered to be inaccurate and/or atypical.
Part 2: Spectrographic analyses - You will be required to use the PRAAT program to analyse a range of features of speech production. This will involve making recordings of specific words and/or phrases and then, using spectrographic information obtained through PRAAT, identifying particular features of these utterances (such as differences in duration or pitch) and making comparisons between these features in different words/phrases.
Part 3: Understanding the application of speech analyses – In order to complete this section of the assignment, you will need to reflect on the tasks you have completed in Parts 1 and 2 of this assignment. You will describe the potential role of speech analyses in the speech pathology field. For example, why might it be important to understand the phonetic and/or acoustic features of a client’s speech? In which ways do you envisage that the skills and knowledge acquired through the completion of this assignment might be useful in your role as a speech pathologist in the future?
The specific details regarding this assessment task will be provided during lectures and a marking rubric will be available via the unit Moodle site. This assignment will be due in Week 9.
Week 9 Friday (17 May 2019) 9:00 pm AEST
This assignment is to be submitted via Moodle by 9:00pm on Friday of Week 9 (17/05/2019).
Week 11 Friday (31 May 2019)
The results and feedback will be made available to students within fourteen days of the submission date (31/05/2019).
A marking rubric containing specific assessment criteria for this task will be made available on the unit Moodle site during term. These criteria will be based on your ability to:
- read, analyse and interpret phonemic transcriptions
- use PRAAT to record and provide an acoustic analysis of specific segments of a speech sample
- report on your findings in a professional format
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance and the role of speech analyses in the field of Speech Pathology
- use appropriate writing conventions, including accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, cohesion, clarity, and organisation
- use APA referencing
- Transcribe Australian English connected speech using International Phonetic Association symbols and Australian vowel symbols
- Identify and describe acoustic principles and properties related to speech.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
3 Practical Assessment
For this assessment task, you will be required to view a video recording of an individual speaking and phonetically transcribe this speech sample. You must then provide an analysis of your transcription in a written report which describes features of the individual's speech. In addition, you will provide a narrative description of the articulation of a given segment (word or short phrase).
The specific details regarding this assessment task will be provided during lectures and a marking rubric will be available via the unit Moodle site. This assignment will be due at the end of Week 12.
Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 9:00 pm AEST
This assignment is to be submitted via Moodle by 9:00pm on Friday of Week 12 (07/06/2019).
Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)
The results and feedback will be made available to students within fourteen days of the submission date (21/06/2019).
A marking rubric containing specific assessment criteria for this task will be made available on the unit Moodle site during term. These criteria will be based on your ability to:
- phonetically transcribe a recorded speech sample
- analyse and describe a range of features of the recorded speech sample and/or your phonetic transcription
- report on your findings in a professional format, using appropriate writing conventions, including accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, cohesion, clarity, and organisation
- use APA referencing
- Transcribe Australian English connected speech using International Phonetic Association symbols and Australian vowel symbols
- Use anatomical knowledge of the shape and formation of the vocal tract to describe and acoustically analyse speech
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
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