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Syllabus & Outline
Lecture
Notes
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Assignments
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Handouts
Wilson
Profile
Airflow
Handout
Rainbow
Passage
Vocal
Hygiene
Tips
for a Healthy Voice
Web
Sites for Voice
National Center for Voice & Speech
Voice Center at Eastern
VA Med.
Voice
Tx Techniques from UNC-CH
Univ of Pittsburg Voice Center
Wake Forest
U. Voice Center
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Voice Disorders is a graduate level course
providing an intensive study of voice disorders associated with laryngeal
anomalies, disease process and laryngeal trauma. Current theories of vocal
fold vibration will be presented and related to current practices in the assessment
and intervention of voice disorders. Special emphasis will be placed on linking
knowledge of vocal fold physiology with the behavioral management of the
presenting vocal symptoms.
This course is normally taught each
Fall semester and is a required course in the Master's program. Student's
may elect to take this course either their first or second year in the program.
Although an undergraduate course in normal voice production is not a prerequisite
for this course, students are strongly urged to consider taking such a course
at the undergraduate level. At UL, Lafayette, CODI 441 (Fluency and
Voice) is recommended.
The objectives for the course are not
limited to but do include the following student outcomes. At the end of the
learning experience, the student should be able to:
- Identify verbally and in writing the
anatomical structures and nerve supply of the larynx
- Describe the function of the pulmonary system in the generation
of air pressures and flows necessary for the production of voice
- Discuss current theories of vocal fold oscillation.
- Demonstrate understanding of the physiology underlying the modification
of fundamental frequency, vocal intensity, vocal attack, vocal quality and
vocal resonance.
- Differentiate among various vocal fold pathologies and recommend
appropriate management/treatment opions for each.
- Identify risk factors associated with both organic and psychogenic
voice disorders.
- Collect both perceptual and instrumental dara on voice production
and conduct an appropirate analysis of collected data in order to plan effective
treatment programs.
- Employ effective tools and techniques for the improvement of
voice production.
- Estuablish procedures to monitor the effectiveness and efficacy
of the interventions used.
Using the links to the left, students
may obtain a copy of the syllabus and topic outline for the course, as well
as helpful handouts for use in clinic. Links are also provided to
selected internet sites of interest to those studying and treating voice
disorders.
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