In:
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America (ASA), Vol. 143, No. 3_Supplement ( 2018-03-01), p. 1894-1894
Abstract:
Shevlin Hall, a historic building erected in 1906, is presently home to the department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences on the University of Minnesota campus. The primary classroom space is a 20' x 50' room with a high coffered ceiling used for lecture-style classes, discussion groups, and social events. The space underwent renovation in 2013 to address room acoustics and sound design. Post-renovation acoustic measurements and subjective responses reflect favorable outcomes for lecture conditions. Challenges remain for small-group and active discussion classroom arrangements. The current study evaluated predicted and measured speech intelligibility for small-group and active discussions. Preliminary data suggest good intelligibility throughout the room for the condition of lecture-style presentation. Reduced intelligibility is suggested for the condition of talker in back and receiver at instructor or front center position. Implications for sound design will be discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0001-4966
,
1520-8524
Language:
English
Publisher:
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1461063-2
