ALCB 400A — LIP-READING: SIMPLE CONSONANT SOUNDS
Designed for adults with acquired, congenital, or progressive hearing impairment and those who have difficulty processing receptively speech in adverse listening situations. Includes the most visible basic consonant sounds of the English language and how production of these basic speech sounds appears on the lips and face of various speakers. Descriptions of mechanics of the ear, sound, and hearing testing are presented. Large area assistive listening devices are described (e.g., T-coil, FM, infrared, personal captioning devices). Practical experience in lip-reading both in and out of class.