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COMM 401 - American Sign Language I
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. Lab.
COMM 402 - American Sign Language II
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 401 or its
equivalent; juniors and seniors only. Lab.
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 537 - Understanding 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 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. 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:
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. 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 638 - American Sign Language Teaching Assistant
Credits:
3.00
Students pursuing advanced training in ASL have
opportunities to hone their own signing skills by
assisting ASL instructors in classroom and other settings,
serving as student mentors, ASL lab assistants, and tutors.
Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: ASL I and II. Permission required.
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 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 736 - Clinical Assistant
Credits:
2.00
This course is designed for seniors who are majoring in
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CS&D). This course
offers an opportunity to gain pre-professional clinical
experience by serving as an assistant to a graduate
clinician who is participating in a practicum at the UNH
Speech-Language-Hearing Center. Clinical assistants will be
able to take an active part in the treatment of an
individual with a communication delay, disorder or
difference. The undergraduate's role in the clinical
process will be contingent upon his or her level of
training and assigned responsibilities. The supervising
clinical faculty is responsible for overseeing the
intervention program. Prereq: Seniors who are majoring in
CS&D and have a GPA of 3.3 or above. Permission of the
instructor is required. Enrollment is limited and varies
each semester depending on the number of clients available.
May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits.
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 733 - Elementary American
Sign Language II Minimum grade of: C.
COMM 739 - Introduction to Aphasia in Adults
Credits:
4.00
The course introduces the student to the relationship of
brain and language and the resulting language processing
problem following cerebral vascular accident (CVA).
Differential diagnosis of language symptoms and treatment
strategies are discussed and observed in clinical
situations. Permission required.
COMM 740 - Treatment of Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Credits:
4.00
This "hands-on" multidisciplinary 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.
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 779 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Internship
Credits:
4.00
The 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 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.