200

CDS 201 Voice/Articulation/Resonance

Survey of voice and speech production. Introduction to International Phonetic Alphabet. Techniques of analysis and improvement of simple deviancies of voice, articulation, and resonance. Vocal hygiene is stressed.

3

CDS 206 Fundamentals of Acoustics

The course is designed to introduce Communication Disorders and Sciences students to the fundamental concepts of general acoustics. The nature of sound waves, simple harmonic motion, relative measure of power, complex waves, Fourier analysis, resonance and filtering distortion and sound transmission will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis and measurement of speech production and perception. High school physics and/or PHYS 120 is recommended.

3

CDS 208 Geriatric Communication Disorders

Provides students in related programs with information about the communication problems and disorders associated with aging. Focuses on the normal communication process, speech, language and hearing disorders of the aged and the psychosocial consequences of disordered communication. Management approaches, services available and the evolving role of the health professional are discussed.

2

CDS 215 Intermediate Sign Language

Prior completion of an introductory course in sign language required. Intermediate Sign Language extends the three major areas introduced in Introduction to Sign Language. First, deaf culture is analyzed by reviewing selected literary works. Second, manual communications as a language is critically analyzed. Third, the practical application of sign language as a method of communication is stressed and practiced. The course emphasizes a transition from signing English to American Sign Language.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 115 or CDS 115

CDS 250 Speech and Language Development

Introduction to normal language and speech development in children. Provides theoretical and practical frame of reference for students entering child-centered professions. Foundations of language and speech acquisition, developmental processes requisite to normal speech and language, and means of facilitating normal communicative abilities.

3

CDS 268 Phonetics

Study of general articulatory phonetics, introduction to acoustic phonetics and phonology. Students transcribe English and non-English sounds following International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

3

CDS 280 Speech-Language Pathology I

An overview of the neural bases of speech/language and neurogenic communication disorders such as aphasia, right hemisphere syndrome, dementia, traumatic brain injury, dysarthria, and apraxia of speech (specific disorders covered may vary from semester to semester). Fluency disorders, both developmental and acquired, will also be included. Emphasis will be on etiology and characteristics of these disorders, and assessment and treatment applications.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 250 and SPA 268 or CDS 250 and CDS 268