Hearing and Understanding Speech

Synopsis

Analysis of speech sounds and patterns. Information content of different sound frequency bands, simulation of high-frequency deafness. Causes of sensori-neural deafness, other cues to understanding speech.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. b&w. 35 min.

Year of production

1976

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying 3-page handout of summary, questions and answers.

Uses

2nd year science students.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

deafness; hearing; physiology - human; speech

Credits

Writer

D E Evans; H C Richardson

Distributor

Name

MUTV, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, Tel 0161-275 2535, Fax 0161-275 2529

Notes

MUTV is the production unit of the University of Manchester Audio Visual Service