Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
The purpose of the module is to introduce the student to the
theory and technology behind emerging, interactive speech systems,
e.g., digital assistants such as Google Home, Amazon Echo, and
Apple HomePod. This includes introductions to speech production,
speech and speaker recognition, preprocessing methods, and speech
synthesis.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will be able to:
- Explain the physiological processes of speech production
- Explain models for approximating produced and recorded
speech
- Explain individual components of a typical interactive speech
system and their relation
- Account for the scientific foundation, and scientific problem
areas, of the specialization
- Describe the state of the art of relevant research in the
specialization.
Skills
Students who complete the module will be able to:
- Apply methods for preprocessing of speech recordings such as
beamforming and speech enhancement.
- Apply methods and tools for speech and speaker recognition from
speech recordings
- Apply methods and tools for synthesizing speech, e.g., from
text or other speech
- Master the scientific methods and general skills associated
with the specialization
- Produce a project report according to norms of the area, apply
correct terminology, document extensive command over relevant
literature, communicate and discuss the research-based foundation,
problem and results of the project orally, graphically and in
writing in a coherent manner
- Critically evaluate the results of the project in relation to
relevant literature and established scientific methods and models,
evaluate and discuss the project’s problem area in a relevant
scientific context
- Evaluate and discuss the project’s potential for further
development.
Competences
Students who complete the module will be able to:
- Synthesize the theory, models and methods to implement an
interactive speech system
- Analyze and evaluate an interactive speech system using proper
terminology and performance metrics
- Participate in, and independently carry out, technological
development and research, and apply scientific methods in solving
complex problems
- Plan, execute and manage complex research and/or development
tasks, and assume a professional responsibility for independently
carrying out, potentially cross-disciplinary, collaborations
- Independently assume responsibility for own scientific
development and specialization.
Type of instruction
See the general types of instructions in §17; Structure and
Contents of the Programme.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Speech Technology |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |