Independence is a critical component for interacting successfully in society. The ability to communicate is one of the components of independence. Participants will examine the physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication and learn about concepts that foster independence for individuals with communication disorders and their communication partners. Generosity may be demonstrated through empathy, caring, concern, service, etc. Participants will examine the physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication and learn about concepts that create positive communication climates between individuals with communication disorders and their communication partners.
Mastery is one of the keys for demonstrating preparedness, responsibility, competence, etc.
Participants will examine the physiologic, neurologic and acoustic aspects of human communication and develop a mastery about these concepts in preparation for providing professional services to individuals with communication disorders and their communication partners. The text is an excellent introductory resource regarding speech science. This text will be used extensively throughout this course. Students are expected to read assignments in advance. Students are expected to be in attendance during scheduled class periods.