The Voice Training Course

General data

Course ID:	4101-3SEMIO
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	The Voice Training Course
Name in Polish:	Emisja głosu
Organizational unit:	University College of English Language Teacher Education
Course groups:
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	(unknown)
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Short description:	The main objective of the course is to teach students to understand the physical nature of voice: to give more control over the way that they use it, to keep the voice in good conditions and to use it effectively and comfortable while speaking for long periods, in large spaces and to big groups. Upon completion of the course, students should have the ability to communicate effectively and speak with confidence, to an audience, during various speaking requirements, (such as public speaking engagements, presentations, lecturing, etc.).
Full description:	The class topics include the following: - Introduction to the human voice - Voice emission basics: mind , body, breath and voice - Tension and relaxation of the body – exercises to understand the difference in vocal production - Breathing mechanisms - exercises to develop the right breathing habits - Being understood clearly – group and individual articulation exercises - Speaking (or how to speak) to influence and inspire the class - group and individual exercises - Controlling stress and emotions during public speaking - group and individual exercises - Voice hygiene
Bibliography:	Rodenburg, Patsy (2015), The Right to Speak: Working with the Voice, Publisher: Routledge; Reissue edition Linklater, Kristin (2006). Freeing the Natural Voice: Imagery and Art in the Practice of Voice and Language.Drama Publishers/Quite Specific Media; Rev Exp edition:London Settelen,Peter (1995), Just talk to me..from Private Voice to Public Speaker. Thorsons An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, London
Learning outcomes:	After the course all students should have the ability to communicate effectively, speak with confidence and develop vocal skills for class management. Upon completing the course with a pass, students will be able to: - Understand the mechanism of mind, body, breath and voice - Develop good diaphragmatic breathing habits - Recognise the difference between tension and relaxation in voice production - Use emphasis and resonance as tools for powerful sound - Explore volume and speed of speech - Voice emission basics: mind , body, breath and voice - Tension and relaxation of the body – exercises to understand the difference in vocal production - Breathing mechanisms - exercises to develop the right breathing habits - Being understood clearly – group and individual articulation exercises - Speaking (or how to speak) to influence and inspire the class - group and individual exercises - Controlling stress and emotions during public speaking - group and individual exercises - Voice hygiene - Work with vowels and consonants to bring the language
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Class participation and activities will be evaluated

This course is not currently offered.

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