| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Speech and Hearing Science (X) |
Provides an introduction to the study of the human communication and language capacity and includes an overview of three areas of inquiry: language science, language development in children, and language disability in children.
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This is an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL). No prior experience with the language is necessary. Students will learn vocabulary, elementary-level grammatical structures, and elements of U.S. Deaf Culture in order to engage in entry-level conversations in ASL. Basic social and communication skills associated with the use of ASL will be emphasized. This course is part of a sequence of courses that will fulfill the foreign language requirement for UIUC undergraduate students. Same as
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Examines broad perspectives of theories and information regarding normal and abnormal communication: how speech and language develop, how people hear, how they produce speech and what can go wrong; addresses the impact of speech and hearing science on society, culture, and modern technologies.
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Provides an introduction to the study of how human communication evolved, including evolutionary physiologic bases, animal and human communication systems, language changes over time, and implications for speech, language, and hearing disorders. Same as
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Special experimental seminar or independent study course intended to cover topics not treated by regular course offerings; open to undergraduates at any level. Requests for activation of this course may be made by students or by faculty and should be directed to the head of the academic department concerned. Although credit toward graduation is normally granted, credit toward satisfying specific college or departmental requirements is contingent upon approval by the appropriate college or departmental committee. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
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Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated if sections vary.
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Basic principles of phonetic study; includes observation and representation of pronunciation, ear training, and practice in transcription.
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This intermediate course in American Sign Language (ASL) is part of a sequence to fulfill the foreign language requirement. Students must have successfully completed
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Students will learn about culture and how it is manifested in various subgroups of society - with a particular focus on the culture and language of Deaf people in the United States. Themes include: the linguistics of American Sign Language, aspects of social unity for Deaf people, common experiences of Deaf individuals, the educational system and Deaf students, and current issues that affect the Deaf community. Same as
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Study of methods of manual communication with hearing impaired individuals; analysis of the language of signs and finger spelling in relation to origins, development, and structure; and extensive practice in manual communication. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
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Acoustics, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system; psychophysical methods; and a consideration of auditory theories and mechanics.
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Introduction to the study of human communication disability across the lifespan as depicted in the media and includes an overview of three areas of inquiry: behavioral/psychosocial impact of communication disability, ethical decisions in rehabilitation interventions, and disability rights.
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Course introduces social and physical issues of communication and aging, with particular emphasis on intergenerational interactions and on the physical disabilities of aging (e.g., hearing loss, Parkinson's disease, strokes, dementia). Discourse analysis techniques are used to integrate the social and physical aspects of aging and communication that are discussed in class.
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Introduction to the anatomic and physiologic characteristics of the normal speech mechanism. Same as
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Consideration of the physiology of the speaking act, and the acoustical and perceptual aspects of speech. Same as
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Study of the correlates of language development from the prelinguistic period to adulthood.
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This advanced-intermediate course in American Sign Language (ASL) is part of a sequence to fulfill the foreign language requirement. Students must have successfully completed
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Study of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of articulation disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Definition, etiology, and description of various types of language disorders in children; assessment and intervention of these clinical cases. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Introduction to principles of diagnosis; discussion of administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests utilized during speech and language evaluation. Prerequisite:
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Individual investigation of special problems. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Ten hours of speech and hearing science, and written approval by the faculty members who will supervise the student's work.
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Individual study leading either to a thesis or to departmental honors. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing; a cumulative grade point of 3.5 or consent of the head of the department.
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Study of the theoretical and research literature concerning the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of stuttering and an analysis of clinical procedures in stuttering therapy. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: For undergraduate credit, students must have senior level status in the SHS Program or consent of instructor. For graduate credit, students must have graduate level status in SHS Program or consent of instructor. Additional work involved.
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