Disability, diversity and differences leading to a theoretical understanding of disability as it applies to the field of speech-language pathology.
Focus on vocabulary expansion, idioms, manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and cultural knowledge at an advanced level, including a study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse structure of American Sign Language.
Topics related to disorders of speech and communication. Readings and discussions will emphasize current research into disorders of speech, communication, and related topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
History of the profession. Disorders of speech, language and hearing, including etiology, diagnosis and management.