Human Vocal Communication (C8829)
Human Vocal Communication
Module C8829
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will take students from the production of vocalisations in mammals to the development and perception of human speech. It will also cover topical issues such as the origins and evolution of human speech.
More specifically, we will cover:
1. The anatomy of the vocal apparatus in mammals (including humans).
2. The production of mammal (including human) vocal signals and how this shapes their acoustic structure.
3. The key differences between animal vocalisations and human speech.
4. The structure of speech
5. Adult speech perception
6. Children speech perception. How children learn to perceive speech.
7. Everyday speech perception.
8. The evolution of speech, with emphasis on the precursors of human speech in animal vocal communication system, including anatomical adaptations, and what hominid fossils tell us.
9. Human nonverbal vocal communication.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding how vocal signals are produced, structured and perceived.
Demonstrate familiarity with main issues and current topics relating to the origins and evolution of speech.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 002002002000 |
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