CSD 1200 OL1 (CRN: 94319)
Comm Sciences & Disorders: Intro to Disordered Comm (OL1)
3 credit hours
About CSD 1200 OL1
Survey of language, speech, and hearing disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding such disorders as a part of the fuller understanding of human behavior.
Notes
Open to Degree and PACE students.
Section Description
This course is an introduction to the diverse field of speech and language pathology and audiology, including speech, language, hearing, swallowing and cognitive differences and disorders in children and adults. This course differs from many in the major because it focuses on the atypical rather than typical structures and processes. The purpose of this course is to expose you to the vastness of this topic. This introduction will provide you with some familiarity when you encounter communication differences and disorders in various settings such as work environment, in the community, family and friends. Course objectives include 1. Identify and describe the components of communication, 2. Analyze the role of nonverbal communication in enhancing verbal communication and facilitating interactions in diverse contexts, 3. Differentiate between communication differences and disorders by identifying how neurological, cultural, and/or environmental factors influence communication styles & abilities, 4. Describe the roles of speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists, and other professionals involved in assessing, supporting, and managing communication and swallowing needs, 5. Build and apply foundational vocabulary, demonstrating the ability to explain communication concepts in plain language to ensure accessibility across diverse audiences and contexts.
Section Expectation
This course uses a variety of materials and methods to support your learning, including:
Textbook and additional readings, Podcasts and TED Talks, Recorded lectures, Weekly knowledge checks, YellowDig discussion posts and responses, Unit applications, and a final project
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