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COMM 520 - Survey of Communication Disorders
Credits:
4.00
Causes, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, and
hearing disorders.
COMM 521 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Credits:
4.00
Anatomy, physiology, neurology, and function of the
mechanisms for the production and perception of speech.
COMM 522 - Acquisition of Language
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to normal language acquisition; stages of
children's developing language examined within a
linguistic framework with attention paid to syntax,
morphology, phonology, semantics, and pragmatics. Theories
of language acquisition overviewed.
COMM 524 - Clinical Phonetics
Credits:
4.00
Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to
normal and clinical populations; use of broad and narrow
transcriptions. Basic speech science, acoustic phonetics,
and acoustic analysis of speech production.
COMM 533 - Elementary American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to the vocabulary, finger spelling,
grammatical processes, phonology, syntax, and semantics of
American Sign Language. Emphasis on applying principles of
sign language; psychosocial aspects of deafness, and the
deaf person as bilingual; grammatical processes that
modulate meaning of sign in discourse; development of
receptive language skills.
COMM 533A - Elementary American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
See description for COMM 533.Co-requisites:
COMM 733A
COMM 536 - Introduction to Deaf Studies
Credits:
4.00
This course addresses various aspects of the deaf
community, including the value of American Sign Language
and the culture it reflects, professions within the deaf
community, legislation affecting deaf people, educational
approaches and controversies, activities and events
relating to the population, and hearing-related issues.
COMM 537 - Deaf Culture
Credits:
4.00
This course examines deaf culture from a multidisciplinary
perspective. The historical treatment of deaf individuals
is explored within a sociological and cultural context as a
backdrop to the emergence of deaf culture. Course content
includes minority group dynamics, education of the deaf,
the deaf community as a linguistic and cultural minority,
and the importance of deaf culture.
COMM 630 - Organic Pathologies
Credits:
4.00
Neurological bases, diagnosis, and treatment of
communication disorders; emphasis on motor speech
disorders and aphasia. Prereq: permission.
COMM 631 - Articulation and Language Disorders in Children
Credits:
4.00
Research, diagnosis, and therapy procedures as applied to
articulation and language disorders.
COMM 635 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits:
3.00
Introduction to the profession of speech-language
pathology; review of issues related to scope of practice;
professional ethics, certification/licensure, and current
challenges facing the profession. Discussion of employment
opportunities for speech-language pathologists.
COMM 660 - Special Problems
Credits:
2.00 to 8.00
Individual or group projects to enrich or expand
theoretical knowledge and to afford an opportunity for
applied experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
credits. Prereq: permission and arrangement with faculty.
COMM 704 - Basic Audiology
Credits:
4.00
Normal hearing process and pathologies of the auditory
system. Hearing screening, pure-tone testing, and speech
audiometry. Prereq: COMM 521 or permission.
COMM 705 - Introduction to Auditory Perception and Aural Rehabilitation
Credits:
4.00
Research, testing, and clinical procedures of auditory
perception, applied to the communicatively impaired.
Prereq: COMM 704; permission.
COMM 723 - Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits:
2.00
Guided observation experiences familiarize students with
the clinical process; develop systematic observation
skills; fulfill observation requirement of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Writing intensiv
COMM 733 - Intermediate American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
Emphasis on the advanced linguistic principles of American
Sign Language including idioms slang and its place in the
communication pattern of the deaf. Improvement of speed and
accuracy in receptive and expressive skills for
communicating with the deaf. Educational and vocational
problems associated with deafness. Prereq: COMM 533 or its
equivalent; juniors and seniors only.
COMM 733A - Intermediate American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
See description for COMM 733.Co-requisites:
COMM 533A
COMM 734 - American Sign Language III
Credits:
4.00
Builds upon the information covered in Introductory ASL I
and II. Development of basic grammatical rules,
vocabulary, manual alphabet/numbers, visual-gestural
communication, and information related to Deaf Culture are
covered. All lectures, laboratory activities, outside
assignments build upon rudimentary competency in receptive
and expressive use of ASL and develop fluency and
competency. Class is conducted using ASL only. Prereq:
American Sign Language I and II.
COMM 735 - American Sign Language IV
Credits:
4.00
Build upons the information covered in Introductory ASL I,
II, and III. Development of basic grammatical rules,
vocabulary, manual alphabet/numbers, visual-gestural
communication and information related to Deaf Culture are
covered. All lectures, laboratory activities, outside
assignments build upon rudimentary competency in receptive
and expressive use of ASL and develop fluency and
competency. Class is conducted using ASL only. Prereq:
American Sign Language I, II, and III.
COMM 775 - Advanced Language Acquisition
Credits:
4.00
Careful examination of theoretical perspectives and
landmark studies provides the foundation for the
exploration of advanced topics in language acquisition.
Current approaches to child language research guide
students to approach the course context from a scientific
perspective. Prereq: COMM 522, permission.
COMM 777 - Speech and Hearing Science
Credits:
4.00
Physical, acoustical, and perceptual correlates of normal
speech production and audition. Includes theoretical
models with the generation, transmission, detection, and
analysis of speech signals.
COMM 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 8.00
Individual or group projects involving directed study of
an area of communication disorders that students wish to
explore in greater depth than is covered in the required
curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prereq: permission.
COMM 798 - Special Topics
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
New or specialized topics not covered in regular course
offerings.