Santa Monica College
Speech 3, Voice and Diction
Fall 2006, Section 3076, Time: 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m., Room: LS 105
Instructor:
E-mail:
Catherine McNamara
mcnamara_catherine@smc.edu
Course Objectives:
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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:
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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. 28
Introduction – Getting Acquainted
Syllabus Overview
Aug. 30
Auditory Training
Short Vowels a,e,i,o.u
Phonetics Association
Sept. 4
No Class – Labor Day
Sept. 6
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech – Respiration
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 2 pp.15-21
Sept. 11
Auditory Training
Long Vowels A,E,I,O,U
Phonetics Association
Sept. 13
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech – Phonation
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 2 pp. 21-27
Sept. 18/20
Voice Quality
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 3 pp. 29-50
Sept. 25
Loudness – Quiz #1
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 4 pp. 51-63
Sept. 27
Articulation
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 5 pp. 65-75
Oct. 2
Speech Sounds – Plosives
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 77-94
Oct. 4
MIDTERM EXAM
Oct. 9
Speech Sounds – Glides
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 94-114
Oct. 11/16
Speech Sounds – Nasals
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 115-126
Oct. 18
Speech Sounds – Fricatives
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 127-139
Voice and Diction Syllabus (continued)
Fall ‘06
Oct. 23/25
Speech Sounds – Affricatives
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 6 pp. 140-150
Quiz #2
Oct. 30/Nov 1
Speech Sounds – Vowels
Part 1
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 7 pp. 153-172
Nov. 6/8
Vowels (continued)
Nov. 13/15
Speech Sounds – Vowels
Part 2
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 7 pp. 173-193
Quiz #3
Nov. 20/22
Speech Sounds – Diphthongs
Voice and Articulation – Chapter 8 pp. 195-215
Nov. 23-24
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 27/29
Chapter 9
Dec. 4/6
Chapter 9 (continued)
Dec. 11
Wrap Up and Review for Final Exam
Final Exam: Wed., Dec. 13 @ noon. All students must take the final exam.