Speech Communication

Speech Communication
Author: Douglas O'Shaughnessy
Publisher: Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Total Pages: 600
Release: 1987
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Principles of Speech Communication

Principles of Speech Communication
Author: Bruce E. Gronbeck
Publisher: Good Year Books
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1995
Genre: Public speaking
ISBN: 9780673991768

The new edition of Principles of Speech Communication, Twelfth Brief Edition is accompanied by The Speech Writer's Workshop, an interactive speech-writing software that will help you prepare your speeches. Available for both IBM and Macintosh systems, this program covers such topics as introductions and conclusions, defining the purpose of your speech, speech apprehension, preparing research and supporting material, and much more. Ask your professor for more details.

Communication Acoustics

Communication Acoustics
Author: Ville Pulkki
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118866541

In communication acoustics, the communication channel consists of a sound source, a channel (acoustic and/or electric) and finally the receiver: the human auditory system, a complex and intricate system that shapes the way sound is heard. Thus, when developing techniques in communication acoustics, such as in speech, audio and aided hearing, it is important to understand the time–frequency–space resolution of hearing. This book facilitates the reader’s understanding and development of speech and audio techniques based on our knowledge of the auditory perceptual mechanisms by introducing the physical, signal-processing and psychophysical background to communication acoustics. It then provides a detailed explanation of sound technologies where a human listener is involved, including audio and speech techniques, sound quality measurement, hearing aids and audiology. Key features: Explains perceptually-based audio: the authors take a detailed but accessible engineering perspective on sound and hearing with a focus on the human place in the audio communications signal chain, from psychoacoustics and audiology to optimizing digital signal processing for human listening. Presents a wide overview of speech, from the human production of speech sounds and basics of phonetics to major speech technologies, recognition and synthesis of speech and methods for speech quality evaluation. Includes MATLAB examples that serve as an excellent basis for the reader’s own investigations into communication acoustics interaction schemes which intuitively combine touch, vision and voice for lifelike interactions.

Introduction to Digital Speech Processing

Introduction to Digital Speech Processing
Author: Lawrence R. Rabiner
Publisher: Now Publishers Inc
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1601980701

Provides the reader with a practical introduction to the wide range of important concepts that comprise the field of digital speech processing. Students of speech research and researchers working in the field can use this as a reference guide.

A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking

A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
Author: Dan O'Hair
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2015-11-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1319019714

This best-selling brief introduction to public speaking offers practical coverage of every topic typically covered in a full-sized text, from invention, research and organization, practice and delivery, to the different speech types. Its concise, inexpensive format makes it perfect not only for the public speaking course, but also for any setting across the curriculum, on the job, or in the community. This newly redesigned full-color edition offers even stronger coverage of the fundamentals of speechmaking, while also addressing the changing realities of public speaking in a digital world. It features fully updated chapters on online presentations and using presentation software, and a streamlined chapter on research in print and online.

101 Ways to Open a Speech

101 Ways to Open a Speech
Author: Brad Phillips
Publisher: Speakgood Press, Washington, DC
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2015-07-12
Genre: Oral communication
ISBN: 9780988322035

This book will introduce you to a broad range of speech starters, using dozens of real-life examples and original suggestions. You will find opens intended to surprise, persuade, motivate, engage, and amuse your audiences. Some tell a story, others help frame your topic, and a few rely on modern technology.

Introduction to Speech Science

Introduction to Speech Science
Author: Jack H. Ryalls
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2000
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

"Introduction to Speech Science" is tailor made for the undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology student. It provides a basic, student-friendly introduction to Speech and Hearing Science, alleviating frustration on the parts of both students and instructors who have been forced to use graduate-level texts in the past. The authors have many years of experience teaching undergraduate courses in Speech Science, and their book is written in simple, easy to understand language. It features extensive hints to students to reinforce concepts and assist science-shy students. At the end of each chapter, there are questions for students' review of the material. The book also includes recent references for further information, and a glossary of terms. For undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students, or those with an interest in this field.

An Introduction to Communication Studies

An Introduction to Communication Studies
Author: Sheila Steinberg
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780702172618

In this introductory textbook, the author contextualises approaches and theories on cornmunication studies by making use of local examples from the mass media, as well as relevant political and social experiences. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides students with a strong foundation in communication while the second focuses on the areas of specialisation within communication studies. Each chapter starts with the learning Outcomes and a short overview of the chapter. Students can monitor their learning by using the summaries and 'test yourself' questions at the end of every chapter. Scenarios provide examples of how the theory can be applied in practice. This makes for a learner-friendly and accessible book which will prove invaluable to Students and professionals alike. Beginner students majoring in Communication Studies, as well as those studying towards various degrees or qualifications where communication is a prerequisite will find this book useful.

An Introduction to Text-to-Speech Synthesis

An Introduction to Text-to-Speech Synthesis
Author: Thierry Dutoit
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401157308

This is the first book to treat two areas of speech synthesis: natural language processing and the inherent problems it presents for speech synthesis; and digital signal processing, with an emphasis on the concatenative approach. The text guides the reader through the material in a step-by-step easy-to-follow way. The book will be of interest to researchers and students in phonetics and speech communication, in both academia and industry.