Neuroscience for Human Communications: From Intention to Articulation, Model 5155

The Neuroscience for Human Communications: From Intention to Articulation program (Model 5155) is one of a set of programs from Professor Byoung W. Kim (speech scientist) and John Grozik (media technology specialist) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. These interactive programs provide a rich, audio-visual environment for learning and experimenting with basic phonetic/speech science principles. They are designed as pedagogical tools for the classroom, and for individual tutorial learning in the field of speech/voice science. The Neuroscience for Human Communications program presents, in an interactive format (with animations), the major nervous system components for speech articulation and their specific function. The other programs in this set, from Dr. Kim and John Grozik, are:

 These programs can be purchased separately or as options for Multi-Speech or CSL.

The vagus nerve is one of the many illustrations in this program.

Applications

This program is designed as supplementary courseware for teaching and learning basic phonetic/speech science principles, concepts, and processes in experimental phonetics and speech science courses.

Students can be given assignments to explore various portions of the program’s modules to reinforce concepts discussed in class. If a data projector is available, the teacher can use the programs to clearly show phonetic/speech science concepts, principles, and processes to the class.

The major neurological “centers” involved in communication are outlined.

In a clinical environment, these programs provide quick access to speech anatomy, physiology, and speech science principles, and will serve as a handy reference. They are ideal complements to the many other programs available from Kay for pedagogical applications.

Neural pathways of the auditory system are illustrated.

The stages involved in speech production are
 summarized by the program.

Illustrations of key motor cortical areas are provided.

Anatomic illustrations serve as a useful reference for students.

Summary

By offering a wide range of targeted optional programs, Kay’s CSL and Multi-Speech product lines are ideal for educational, clinical, or research applications. The Neuroscience for Human Communications: From Intention to Articulation, Model 5155, program presents a powerful and easy-to-use environment for students to learn the underlying principles of speech science. By presenting these interactive models, the difficult concepts “come to life.”

For more information about this program or other Kay products, please contact Kay Elemetrics Corp. or your local representative.

Current CSL, Model 4500 and 4150, software and database options include:

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