SST 251: Anatomy And Physiology Of Speech And Language
* “So You’ve Got to Write a Term Paper in SST 251"
When your instructors for SST 251: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language got together to decide the term paper requirements, we asked ourselves several questions. First, how can we make this project meaningful and not just "busy work?" Second, because this is an online section, how can we grade the term paper in a way that rewards students who do a commendable job? The third and final question we asked ourselves was, "How can we make this term paper assignment a true learning experience in speech and language anatomy and physiology for the students?" After discussing several options, we came upon the following assignment that we think answers positively all three questions. It …show more content…
is really quite simple.
We want you to select a word that has two or more syllables and also has a nasal sound in it (e.g., /m/, /n/, or /ŋ/ as in gong). Then, we want you describe the muscular activities used in its production. When you describe the muscular activities in the production of each sound of this word, you should name and describe the muscle, its origin and attachment, and its function (physiology) in producing the sound in the word.
You should deal with only the major muscles in the speech sound production.
Section 1-Respiration: You should start with respiration because each sound needs breath support to produce it. For example, to get air into the lungs (inspiration), the diaphragm must contract. List the origin and insertion of the diaphragm, and why it helps in inspiration. You should also discuss each of the other muscles used to expand the chest cavity. After you have dealt with inspiration, you should explain how the air is expelled through the larynx. Be sure to explain the role of Boyle's Law in respiration.
Section 2-Voicing: Your word will have voiced sounds in it. Discuss the muscles and ligaments involved in voicing including those that abduct and adduct the vocal folds, and those involved in making pitch adjustments. Include the origin and attachment of each muscle/ligament. Be sure you explain how the Bernoulli Principle combined with the myoelasticity of the vocal folds assists with the opening and closing of the vocal folds.
Section 3-Articulation: After voicing, then explain tongue, lip, and soft palate movements involved in the articulation of each sound in your two syllable word.
For example, to produce the /s/ sound, you would say something like the following...
"The tongue tip is elevated to make contact with the alveolar ridge, while the velum is elevated to restrict airflow from the nasal cavity and direct it through the oral cavity." The tongue muscle(s) responsible for elevating the tip is/are the __. The __ originates at __ and inserts (attaches) into ___."
Do the same thing for the action of lowering the velum including the muscles involved and where they originate and attach. Continue through each sound in your word describing the muscles involved in the production of each sound (phoneme) in your word.
If you have a sound that is repeated in your word, you may just list the muscles involved and note that you already described it earlier. To indicate this you could say for example, “see /n/ …show more content…
above.”
You can refer to the textbook, other books and resources, and to the supplemental lectures in the modules.
You must use APA style guide for your formatting and references. That is, appropriately cite any references in the text of your paper and in a reference page. Also double space your paper with one inch margins and use 12 point Times New Romans font. You do not need to include an abstract. When you include information that is general knowledge and put it in your own words, you do not need a reference. For the purpose of this paper, you can cite information that is directly quoted, but information that you put into your own words does not need to be cited. Most of the information covered in this class is not new ideas and can be considered general knowledge.
This term paper is due at the end of the course and you should get started on it as soon as possible. As you go through the modules, you will learn about the muscles involved in “your” word. Also, keep this term paper because it will be a great resource for you in future courses. Also, if you take SST 375, you will do a similar paper but with a focus on the acoustic and physiological phonetics of word
production.
Your paper should be at least 5 pages long double spaced with one inch margins, and no longer than 10 pages. We have also provided assignment submission areas where you can submit portions of this paper in advance for early feedback. This is optional, but highly recommended. You will need to make a note of the dates on the calendar that include the deadlines for doing so.
And one more thing... download the grading rubric attached here for help organizing your paper to meet the requirements described above. When you are ready to submit your paper, be sure to do so using the "add attachments" button. Do not cut and paste your paper into the assignment box because all of your formatting will be lost.
For additional help and suggestions on a way to structure your term paper, see the attachment below titled "Guidance on How to Structure your Term Paper". *
Early Feedback Submission Area for Term Paper
Hi everyone,
I want you all to get as much as you can out of the term paper for this class, and to be as successful on it as you can. For these reasons I created optional separate submission areas for each section of your term paper. I encourage you to work through the sections as you work through the relevant content in preparation for your exams. By breaking your paper into sections and submitting them here by the due dates, you will benefit in three ways: 1) breaking your term paper up and working on it as you go through the semester, will prevent you from having such a large daunting assignment at the very end of the semester; 2) by submitting your term paper sections by the due dates listed on the calendar, you will have the benefit of working on the sections while you work through the relevant course content. This will better prepare you for the exam and may also make for a better paper since you will be writing about the topic while it is fresh and relevant; 3) you will benefit from feedback from your instructor and/or TA which you can use to improve your final term paper submission. We will read through the sections you submit and make suggestions on how you can improve them. You can then use these suggestions to improve your final paper which will be submitted closer to the end of the term.
Take advantage of this opportunity and submit each section of your term paper here! See the calendar for the due dates to submit by in order to take advantage of optional early feedback.
Stephanie
When your instructors for SST 251: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language got together to decide the term paper requirements, we asked ourselves several questions. First, how can we make this project meaningful and not just "busy work?" Second, because this is an online section, how can we grade the term paper in a way that rewards students who do a commendable job? The third and final question we asked ourselves was, "How can we make this term paper assignment a true learning experience in speech and language anatomy and physiology for the students?" After discussing several options, we came upon the following assignment that we think answers positively all three questions. It …show more content…
is really quite simple.
We want you to select a word that has two or more syllables and also has a nasal sound in it (e.g., /m/, /n/, or /ŋ/ as in gong). Then, we want you describe the muscular activities used in its production. When you describe the muscular activities in the production of each sound of this word, you should name and describe the muscle, its origin and attachment, and its function (physiology) in producing the sound in the word.
You should deal with only the major muscles in the speech sound production.
Section 1-Respiration: You should start with respiration because each sound needs breath support to produce it. For example, to get air into the lungs (inspiration), the diaphragm must contract. List the origin and insertion of the diaphragm, and why it helps in inspiration. You should also discuss each of the other muscles used to expand the chest cavity. After you have dealt with inspiration, you should explain how the air is expelled through the larynx. Be sure to explain the role of Boyle's Law in respiration.
Section 2-Voicing: Your word will have voiced sounds in it. Discuss the muscles and ligaments involved in voicing including those that abduct and adduct the vocal folds, and those involved in making pitch adjustments. Include the origin and attachment of each muscle/ligament. Be sure you explain how the Bernoulli Principle combined with the myoelasticity of the vocal folds assists with the opening and closing of the vocal folds.
Section 3-Articulation: After voicing, then explain tongue, lip, and soft palate movements involved in the articulation of each sound in your two syllable word.
For example, to produce the /s/ sound, you would say something like the following...
"The tongue tip is elevated to make contact with the alveolar ridge, while the velum is elevated to restrict airflow from the nasal cavity and direct it through the oral cavity." The tongue muscle(s) responsible for elevating the tip is/are the __. The __ originates at __ and inserts (attaches) into ___."
Do the same thing for the action of lowering the velum including the muscles involved and where they originate and attach. Continue through each sound in your word describing the muscles involved in the production of each sound (phoneme) in your word.
If you have a sound that is repeated in your word, you may just list the muscles involved and note that you already described it earlier. To indicate this you could say for example, “see /n/ …show more content…
above.”
You can refer to the textbook, other books and resources, and to the supplemental lectures in the modules.
You must use APA style guide for your formatting and references. That is, appropriately cite any references in the text of your paper and in a reference page. Also double space your paper with one inch margins and use 12 point Times New Romans font. You do not need to include an abstract. When you include information that is general knowledge and put it in your own words, you do not need a reference. For the purpose of this paper, you can cite information that is directly quoted, but information that you put into your own words does not need to be cited. Most of the information covered in this class is not new ideas and can be considered general knowledge.
This term paper is due at the end of the course and you should get started on it as soon as possible. As you go through the modules, you will learn about the muscles involved in “your” word. Also, keep this term paper because it will be a great resource for you in future courses. Also, if you take SST 375, you will do a similar paper but with a focus on the acoustic and physiological phonetics of word
production.
Your paper should be at least 5 pages long double spaced with one inch margins, and no longer than 10 pages. We have also provided assignment submission areas where you can submit portions of this paper in advance for early feedback. This is optional, but highly recommended. You will need to make a note of the dates on the calendar that include the deadlines for doing so.
And one more thing... download the grading rubric attached here for help organizing your paper to meet the requirements described above. When you are ready to submit your paper, be sure to do so using the "add attachments" button. Do not cut and paste your paper into the assignment box because all of your formatting will be lost.
For additional help and suggestions on a way to structure your term paper, see the attachment below titled "Guidance on How to Structure your Term Paper". *
Early Feedback Submission Area for Term Paper
Hi everyone,
I want you all to get as much as you can out of the term paper for this class, and to be as successful on it as you can. For these reasons I created optional separate submission areas for each section of your term paper. I encourage you to work through the sections as you work through the relevant content in preparation for your exams. By breaking your paper into sections and submitting them here by the due dates, you will benefit in three ways: 1) breaking your term paper up and working on it as you go through the semester, will prevent you from having such a large daunting assignment at the very end of the semester; 2) by submitting your term paper sections by the due dates listed on the calendar, you will have the benefit of working on the sections while you work through the relevant course content. This will better prepare you for the exam and may also make for a better paper since you will be writing about the topic while it is fresh and relevant; 3) you will benefit from feedback from your instructor and/or TA which you can use to improve your final term paper submission. We will read through the sections you submit and make suggestions on how you can improve them. You can then use these suggestions to improve your final paper which will be submitted closer to the end of the term.
Take advantage of this opportunity and submit each section of your term paper here! See the calendar for the due dates to submit by in order to take advantage of optional early feedback.
Stephanie