LIP-READING: VOWELS 0

Catalog description

Designed for adults with acquired, congenital or progressive hearing impairment and/or difficulty processing speech in adverse listening conditions. Includes the most visible vowel sounds of English language and contrasting the appearance of production of different vowel sounds by the oral and facial structures of the speaker. Aspects of hearing and the auditory range of vowels will be discussed. Small area assistive listening devices will be introduced along with special features of hearing aids (e.g., restaurant programs, t-coils, music programs). Practical experience in lip-reading both in and out of class.