FDT3313 Speech and Hearing Functions, basic course 15.0 credits

1. Speech and hearing processes

2. Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms

3. Acoustics for speech and hearing

4. Basic neuroscience for speech and hearing

5. Computational models of speech and hearing functions

6. Review of scientific methods used in investigating speech and hearing processes

1. Describe the processes involved in human speech and hearing

2. Account for the implications of human speech and hearing processes for the development, applications and deployment of technological systems employing speech and spoken dialogue.

3. Describe current scientific methods used in investigating speech and hearing processes

Admitted as doctoral student

Knowledge equivalent to the course Speech Technology, DT2112. Linguistic interest and experience of acoustics and signal processing.

Relevant research articles are to be chosen in cooperation with the doctoral student’s supervisors.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• EXA1 - Exam, 15.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Written and oral reports approved by the doctoral student’s supervisors.

Johan Boye

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.