ECTS - PWSZ im. Witelona w Legnicy

The Witelon University of Applied Sciences in Legnica - Field: Pedagogy
ECTS Course Catalogue 2010/2011
ECTS credits
1
1.Course title
The Emission of Voice
2.Course contents
Classes
Emission of the voice - explanation of terms {time limit}. justification of occupations from the emission of voice
- problems of organopathies of the voice. Operating schedule over the emission of voice. 1. respiratory system -
acoustic generator. Kinds of respiration, types of respiration. Abdominal ribbed-phrenic breath the most
suitable for good emission of breath. The diaphragm and its meaning in phase of exhalation. Respiratory
support - the essence of the dynamic breath as the condition to correct phonation; practical exercises; 2. The
phonation - the vibrator of the sound. The construction {build} of the larynx. Functions of the larynx. The larynx
as the sound source. Plica vocalises. The soft and hard attack of the voice. The diameter of the voice - the use of
the diameter of the voice in speaking; practical exercises; 3. The resonance - the amplifier of sound. Proper
usage of resonators as the following condition of the correct emission of the voice. Lower resonators - below
sound sources. Upper resonators - above sound sources. Timbre. Carrying capacity of sound - speaking on the
mask. The proper position of the body ; practical exercises; 4. articulation. Efficiency of the articulatory aid-
important element in the emission of voice. The lockjaw as one of reasons of voice disorder. Vowels – centres
of speech emision; practical exercises; 5. culture of the lively word: good emission of voice, faultless elocution,
acquaintance of the correct pronunciation rules ; practical exercises; 6 disorder and hygiene of the voice.
3.Prerequisites
None
4. Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Student knows the structure of vocal system, its role and function in the correct voice emission to
prevent vocal disorders.
Skills: Student is familiar with correct breathing technique, phonation and correct articulation in individual vocal
improvement.
5. Recommended reading
Tarasiewicz B., Mówię i śpiewam świadomie. Podręcznik do nauki emisji głosu. Universitas, Kraków 2003.
Toczyska B., Sarabanda w chaszczach, Gdańsk 1997.
Zaleska-Kręcicka M., Kręcicki T., Wierzbicka E., Głos i jego zaburzenia. Zagadnienia higieny i emisji głosu,
Wrocław 2004.
6.Type of course
Obligatory
7.Teaching team
Department of pedagogy
8.Course structure
Form Number of hours
Semester Year
Lecture 15 2 I
Classes
Laboratory
Project
Seminar
15 2 I
Total student’s
30
workload
9. Assessment methods:
written test are the conditions of ranking the classes
10. Language of instruction:
Polish
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