Voice and Speech Science

Author: Xu Heng
Publisher:
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Features:
1. This book is one of the professional basic textbooks for the program at Beijing Broadcasting University. Its purpose is to help students master the theory of, understand the basis of practice methods, and facilitate practical training.
2. is a type of linguistic, and its theory necessarily involves linguistics, , as well as the physical, psychological mechanisms, and physiological activities of. This book attempts to provide a concise explanation of related issues, with a focus on the physiological control of pronunciation and articulation.
3. is a practical course, and learning outcomes are ultimately evaluated based on actual ability and quality. The main arguments of this book are derived from previous practices and are intended to serve practice. Without practice, the arguments lose their meaning. Therefore, sufficient attention should be given to control exercises.
4. When discussing the physical, psychological, and physiological characteristics of, it is inevitable to introduce the perspectives of natural sciences and the findings of experimental phonetics. These perspectives and findings help uncover the mysteries of but cannot directly guide practice. The apparatus is a part of the human organism, and people can only rely on their own sensations for practice and adjustments. In human linguistic, conclusions derived from scientific experiments often do not align with vocal sensations, or even contradict them. This presents a major challenge in the book's presentation. On such issues, the book attempts to provide explanations based on practice.
5. Language—the act of speaking and listening—is one of the most mysterious phenomena in human behavior, and many of its important mechanisms remain unknown areas for contemporary scientists to explore. , as a branch of linguistic, is only beginning to be studied. Due to the limitations of the authors' knowledge and practical experience, there may be errors and omissions in this book. We sincerely hope for criticisms and corrections.