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COMM 401 - American Sign Language I
Credits:
4.00
This course provides an introduction to the vocabulary,
finger spelling, grammar, phonology, syntax and semantics
of American Sign Language. Emphasis is on applying
language-learning principles through discourse.
Introduction to Deaf Culture and its community will be
explored. This course is taught in a language-immersion
environment and taught primarily in ASL. One-hour lab
required per week in conjunction with course. 4 credits and
meets the language requirement for some majors.
COMM 402 - American Sign Language II
Credits:
4.00
This course is a continuation of ASL I with an emphasis on
the advanced linguistic principles of ASL including
vocabulary, grammar, the non-manual signals of ASL such as
facial expression and shoulder shifting. Improvement of
speed and accuracy in receptive and expressive skills are
stressed. Assignments in and outside the classroom assist
the student in learning about the Deaf community and
culture. This course is taught in a language-immersion
environment and taught primarily in ASL. One-hour lab
required per week in conjunction with this course. 4
credits and meets the language requirement for some majors.
The online version of this coourse has an online lab
component as well and requires no on campus visits. Prereq:
COMM 401.
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 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 575 - Have You Heard? The Fundamentals of Hearing and Hearing Loss
Credits:
4.00
This course will provide an overview of hearing loss
including current issues and technology. Areas of study
will focus on the incidence of hearing loss, terminology
and definitions, service delivery models, educational
trends, accessibility regulations and the impact of noise.
Information about the various professionals, who work with
individuals with hearing loss, and their respective roles,
will also be provided. This 4 credit course is open to all
undergraduates and it has no prerequisites.
COMM 630 - Organic Pathologies
Credits:
4.00
Neurological bases, diagnosis, and treatment of
communication disorders; emphasis on motor speech
disorders and aphasia.
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 - Senior Capstone: Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Credits:
4.00
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. Seniors
only. Writing intensive.
COMM 637 - Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders
Credits:
4.00
The purpose of the course is to allow students to become
informed about the complexity and the ways in which
cultures differ. The students develop a comprehensive
understanding of, cross cultural sensitivity to, and
competence of one's own culture and the characteristics of
the four major cultural groups in the United States. The
students also develop intercultural skills for assessing
and counseling individuals as mandated by our professional
association policies and positions on language diversity in
the clinical management of clients from
diverse cultural
and linguistic backgrounds.
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 or permission.
COMM 723 - Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits:
2.00
This guided observation course is designed to acquaint
students with intervention and assessment while providing
opportunity to begin to develop systematic observation
skills. Students successfully completing this course will
accrue a minimum of 25 observation hours. Cr/F.
COMM 725 - Cued Speech
Credits:
4.00
This course covers the fundamentals of the Cued Speech
system, its applications ans research as well as its
relevance to other communication options for children who
are deaf or hard of hearing. Various topics are covered,
including CS and language development, reading, auditory
and speech skill development, auditory processing,
bilingualism, Down Syndrome, Autism, cochlear implants and
transliteration.
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
Builds upon 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 738 - Linguistics of American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
This course provides linguistic study of the major
structural aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax,
lexicology, and discourse in American Sign Language.
Concepts of language variation, dialect, creolization, and
bilingualism are studied. Taught primarily in ASL.
Prerequisites/Proficiencies: COMM 402 - Elementary American
Sign Language II Minimum grade of: C.
COMM 740 - Treatment of Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Credits:
4.00
This "hands-on" interdisciplinary experience enables
students to acquire clinical skills and professional
competence in a community-based day program where they
assist adults with acquired brain injury meet their
physical, emotional, cognitive-linguistic, social,
spiritual, recreational, and vocational needs. Permission
required. CSD majors only.
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 779 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Internship
Credits:
4.00
This internship will allow students in the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Minor to expand their knowledge about the
needs, challenges and experiences of deaf and hard of
hearing individuals. The internship locations will be
varied and matched, as closely as possible, to the
student's particular interests. Potential placement
opportunities include a school for the deaf, a public
agency or vocational setting which provides services for
deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Prereq: COMM 533,
COMM 536, and COMM 733; permission. Cr/F.
COMM 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 8.00
Individual or group projects involving directed study of
an area of communication sciences and 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. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
Special fee on some topics.
COMM 799 - Honors Thesis
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Supervised research leading to the completion of an honors
thesis required for graduation from the university honors
program,or honors in major. Permission required.