Third, the practical application of sign language as a method of communication is stressed and practiced. In class and out of class practice is emphasized. Interactions with related disciplines in the humanities, and in the behavioral, biological and physical sciences, as well as study of the normal communication processes. Introduction to International Phonetic Alphabet. Techniques of analysis and improvement of' simple deviancies of voice, articulation, and resonance.
Vocal hygiene is stressed.
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. 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.